Principal (Level 6)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Leadership
Sector
Government
School type
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
14 April 2026
Posted 31 Mar 2026
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1,152
Total students
54%
Boys
46%
Girls
71.1
Teaching FTE
35.6
Non-teaching FTE
1,060
ICSEA value
72nd percentile · Average SES
21%
EAL/D Background
3%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
An exciting, permanent opportunity has become available for a Principal of Gumdale State School, commencing 20 April 2026.
As the Principal of Gumdale State School, you will play a vital role in delivering the vision of the department. The leadership role of Principal is critical to improving the educational outcomes of students in their schools.
The Principal has a major influence on developing the quality of teaching and learning and nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.
Job details
Position statusPermanentPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream3/Level 6Workplace LocationBrisbane - EastJob ad referenceQLD/MSR684044/26PClosing date14-Apr-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationContact personDaniel DukeContact details0417 744 904Access the National Relay Service
Your opportunity
The Principal classification at Gumdale SS is Level 6 however the Principal is remunerated at Level 8, due to being recognised under the Special Purpose Provision - over 1100 Enrolments currently until 31/12/26.
Gumdale State School is a large, high-achieving Prep to Year 6 school in Brisbane's Metropolitan South region, with a reputation for strong standards and an inclusive culture.
About the Department
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovati…