Principal (Level 5) - Rasmussen State School

Rasmussen State School is seeking a dynamic, inspiring, and dedicated principal to lead our vibrant learning community.

This role presents an exciting opportunity for a principal to lead a connected school community, strengthen inclusive practices and continue to build positive outcomes for all learners.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

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:

Rasmussen State School (Prep-Year 6) is a vibrant, inclusive school located in the Upper Ross area of Townsville, committed to student wellbeing, high expectations and strong community partnerships.

Guided by the motto “I Belong, We Belong, All Belong,” the school fosters a culture of inclusion, collaboration and collective responsibility. Staff are passionate advocates for students and work together to create a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment.

Rasmussen State School is grounded in Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL). The school provides inclusive programs for students with disability and offers a broad range of sporting and musical opportunities.

Strong wrap-around supports include a dedicated school chaplain and early years engagement through KindyLinQ, strengthening transitions and family connections. Regular attendance and lifelong learning are strongly valued, recognising that every day of schooling counts.

Special purpose arrangement – Partnership Initiative:

The Department of Education Partnership Initiative (PI) locations attract special purpose classification level uplifts which recognise the highly complex role of PI school principals. Under the Department of Education State School Teachers' Certified Agreement 2022 (clause 5.9.5), the Director-General may engage a principal at a higher classification level for a special purpose.

The Rasmussen State School Principal role is a substantive classification SL5, and under the special purpose arrangement is remunerated at classification SL7.

Below are details of how the uplift applies regarding Principal mobility arrangements:

• After a minimum if two years' service at a PI school, a permanent principal seeking transfer will be entitled to have their substantive Principal classification level permanently increased by one level above the PI school's substantive classification level. For the Principal of Rasmussen State School, this will be SL6, and a permanent Principal of Rasmussen State School would be transferred at classification SL6.
• Permanent principals who transfer out of a PI school with less than two years' service will be transferred at their substantive principal classification level unless a prior agreement is in place. For the Principal of Rasmussen State School, this would be SL5.

Leave entitlements during the period of the special purpose classification uplift will be paid at the higher classification rate, in accordance with Directive 16/24 – Higher Duties.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on
• Providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Uphold the principalship as a values based, ethical and moral activity.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description 

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.