Principal (Level 6) - Aurukun State School

• Are you an accomplished school leader, known for your ability to achieve positive educational outcomes and cultivate strong community partnerships in complex communities?• Are you passionate about ensuring that every student and teacher has the opportunity to reach their potential?

Aurukun State School in Far North Queensland is searching for a new Principal. This could be your next school leadership role and presents a wonderful opportunity to make a difference to our students and in our communities.

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Stream3/Level 6Workplace LocationWorkplace Location

Far North QldJob ad referenceJob ad reference

QLD/FNR549207/24TClosing date

12-Apr-2024Yearly salaryYearly salary

$180817 - $184013Fortnightly salaryFortnightly salary

$6930.70 - $7053.20Job durationJob duration

Until 5 December 2025, unless otherwise determinedAurukun State School is located within the Department's Far North Queensland education region. The school's approximately 219 students with diverse learning needs and interests across Prep to Year 12 and State Delivered Kindy program are provided with access to a curriculum that allows them to reach their own individual potential.The schools mission and values underpins everything the school does and is reflected in the school's core values:Respect for communityRespect for languageRespect for cultureRespect for educationAurukun State School is a Partnership Initiative School and therefore will receive prioritised support and resourcing and act as champions for the communities they serve. Through holistic whole-of-government partnerships and collaborative community approaches, Partnership Initiative schools will be supported to make sure that children and students in these communities have strong foundations and clear pathways for future success.The Partnership Initiative approach will provide locally responsive, flexible, integrated and tailored strategies co-designed with the community. Co-designing local actions means that community benefits are understood, owned and, where possible, implemented by the community.The CommunityAurukun is a culturally proud community and one of the larger communities in the cape. Aurukun is a short one-hour 35 minute flight from the major hub of Cairns and is nestled in native title land, and the traditional homelands of the Wik, Wik Waya and Kugu people.The community values education within and outside of the classroom, and works in partnership with school staff to support positive educational outcomes for its children and young people. The school have an active Local Community Education Board who meet regularly with the Principal to provide advice on the direction and priorities for the school.The OpportunityAurukun State School

is seeking an experienced and passionate educational leader to step into the role of Principal.To be successful in this role you will need to:Lead a school team to deliver strong educational and wellbeing outcomes for Aurukun students.Celebrate the strong cultural aspects within the school community and display a willingness to continue building personal and staff cultural capability.Value the opportunity to foster and maintain a strong connection across the Aurukun community.Demonstrate strategic and empathetic leadership in a complex and challenging setting.Have a passion for building teacher and leader capability.Value the opportunity to co-design with your community, in alignment with the department's Equity and Excellence priorities.Develop and nurture ongoing partnerships with external agencies that support students, teachers and the community.The BenefitsThis role will provide the successful school leader with access to a suite of professional, financial and personal benefits including:Salary package commencing at $180,817 plus locality and travel allowancesAccess to subsided Principal accommodationSupportive network of school leaders and regional advisorsAdditional discretionary leave and seven-week summer vacationAccess to local, regional and state-wide professional development opportunitiesInterested? To Apply:Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)Attach a 2-page response to the How you will/may be assessed section of 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.We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights

and diversity .For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.Documents

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