Join Park Avenue State School as Deputy Principal (Primary) and become part of a dedicated leadership team committed to excellence in teaching, learning, and student wellbeing.

This exciting opportunity is suited to a collaborative and innovative educational leader who is passionate about improving student outcomes, building staff capability, and fostering a positive and inclusive school culture.

If you are ready to lead with purpose and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Who We Are:

At Park Avenue State School, you will see a shared and acknowledged commitment in all aspects of teaching and learning. 

This is evident through staff and student active engagement, positivity, unity, 'whatever it takes' attitude and school pride.

Park Avenue State School is a Small school where 'everyone knows your name'.

Our school services the needs of a vibrantly diverse enrolment catchment poised between the industrial, retail and university precincts of the large Central Queensland township of Rockhampton.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Assist the Principal to lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Deputise for the Principal when required.
• Uphold the deputy principalship as a values based, ethical and moral activity.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description 

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.