Principal (Level 1)
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
30 June 2026
Posted 16 Jun 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Prairie State School
13
Total students
54%
Boys
46%
Girls
1.6
Teaching FTE
1.7
Non-teaching FTE
1,017
ICSEA value
55th percentile · Average SES
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Lead the future of learning at Prairie State School as Principal and make a lasting impact within a close-knit rural school community.
This rewarding opportunity is ideal for a dedicated and community-focused leader who is passionate about student success, fostering positive relationships, and driving continuous improvement.
If you are ready to inspire, lead, and make a difference, we encourage you to apply.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream3/Level 1Workplace LocationNorth West QldJob ad referenceQLD/NQR692248/26TClosing date30-Jun-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 22 Feb 2027 unless otherwise determinedContact personHolly RichardsContact details0499 091 975Access the National Relay Service
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:
Prairie State School was opened 14 April 1894 making it one of the oldest schools in Queensland.
The township of Prairie is situated on the Flinders Highway about 332 kilometres west of Townsville and 44 kilometres e…