Principal (Level 7) - Wilsonton State High School

Job Reference QLD/DSR679941/26T
Closing date March 8, 2026
Location Toowoomba region
Contact 0457 502 177

About this job

About Us:

Wilsonton State High School is 136km West of Brisbane and 6km North West of Toowoomba CBD. Wilsonton State High School caters for students from Year 7 to Year 12 with current enrolment numbers at 900. The ideal principal will lead an improvement agenda built around innovation, quality teaching and learning, inclusive practices and strong community partnerships.

Our school prides itself on providing the very best academic, vocational, cultural and sporting opportunities for our students. Wilsonton State High School offers a quality education to students in years 7 through to 12. At the heart of Wilsonton State High School is our motto, ‘Stand Strong, Stand Proud, Stand Together.' This motto helps us shape our school environment where we believe that success and excellence should be sought after and practised.

We have high expectations of ourselves and our students. Our staff take great pride in ensuring that the curricular and extracurricular aspects that are delivered are of a very high standard and we believe that the quality of our educational opportunities is second to none. Our staff are not only passionate and dynamic but also innovative in their approach to teaching and learning.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

  • Lead the school community in developing and committing to a shared vision that delivers high-quality learning outcomes for all students.
  • Model ethical, values-based leadership while embedding inclusive and socially just practices across all aspects of school life.
  • Establish and sustain high expectations for student achievement and staff performance, promoting a culture of excellence and accountability.
  • Build strong partnerships with parents, government agencies, community groups, industry, and business to enhance opportunities and outcomes.
  • Demonstrate strategic, future-focused leadership through sound knowledge of relevant legislation and effective management of human, financial, and physical resources to achieve school goals.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

How to apply:

  • Please submit a rief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
  • A 2-pg response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description - addressing points 1 and 2 only.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.