Principal
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Leadership
Sector
Government
School type
K12
Salary range
Closing date
12 April 2026
Posted 30 Mar 2026
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236
Total students
52%
Boys
48%
Girls
25.1
Teaching FTE
26.1
Non-teaching FTE
98%
EAL/D Background
96%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
The Principal plays a vital role in delivering the strategic plan of the Department of Education and Training and is the leading educational professional at Milingimbi School who inspires students, staff and community members to optimise the learning of all students.
Context statement
Milingimbi School is situated on an island situated 440km east of Darwin. Milingimbi School has a predominantly Indigenous student population of approximately 280 from early years to senior years. Milingimbi School has a bilingual program acknowledging the community’s first language and culture which supports the school’s priority of developing literacy. It operates across the spectrum of the Early Years Learning Framework, Australian curriculum, ILC curriculum and senior secondary pathways. The Principal has full autonomy to manage school operations as a leader of a large workforce, with substantial organisational and human resource management demands.