Principal (Level 4)
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
Leadership
Sector
Government
School type
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
15 April 2026
Posted 17 Mar 2026
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146
Total students
49%
Boys
51%
Girls
19.7
Teaching FTE
8.7
Non-teaching FTE
707
ICSEA value
1st percentile · Lower SES
58%
EAL/D Background
99%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Far North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy (CYAAA) are seeking a high performing Principal.
The Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy (the Academy) is a partnership between the Department of Education and Training and Good to Great Schools Australia, showcasing their Academy Education Model.
The Academy operates two campuses in Coen and Hope Vale.
This is a temporary full-time position to commence from 20 April 2026 until 3 December 2027 unless otherwise determined.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream3/Level 4Workplace LocationFar North QldJob ad referenceQLD/FNR682739/26TClosing date15-Apr-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob duration20/04/2026 to 03/12/2027Contact personKatie DaveyContact details0437 018 206Access the National Relay Service
About your Opportunity
The Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy (CYAAA) is a partnership between the Department of Education and Good to Great Schools, showcasing their comprehensive Academy Education Model.
Our education model is driven by a focus on the child and a belief that successful outcomes can be achieved for every child. The model has two priority areas:
- effective teaching, which relates to quality teaching program supported with school team professional learning and a strong commitment to continuous school improvement; and
- social an…