Principal (Primary) (Level 5)
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
Special Education
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
19 August 2026
Posted 4 Aug 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Chinchilla State School
453
Total students
52%
Boys
48%
Girls
34.1
Teaching FTE
16.6
Non-teaching FTE
912
ICSEA value
13th percentile · Lower SES
4%
EAL/D Background
26%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Darling Downs South West Region - School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
An exciting opportunity exists for a skilled and experienced educational leader to join the team at Chinchilla State School, 164.km NW of Toowoomba and 292km WNW of Brisbane. Chinchilla State School caters for students from Prep to Year 6 with current enrolment numbers at 470. The ideal principal will lead an improvement agenda built around innovation, quality teaching and learning, inclusive practices and strong community partnerships. This is a temporary full-time position until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream3/Level 5Workplace LocationDarling Downs - MaranoaJob ad referenceQLD/DSR697189/26TClosing date19-Aug-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 11 December 2026 unless otherwise determinedContact personTania ANGUSContact details0437 168 307Access the National Relay Service
About Us:
Chinchilla is located approximately 3 and ½ hours from Brisbane and services a community that has undergone significant change during the past 3 - 8 years. Chinchilla was traditionally a rural community, focused on cattle grazing and crops.
Chinchilla State School continues to experience significant enrolment growth and a marked increase in the transience of families within the community. Chinchilla State School's diversity is evident across a range…