Be a School Principal and Lead, Learn, Live in Tasmania

Multiple locations – State wide

Ongoing – Start date of 1 January 2023

Hours: 70 hours per fortnight

What is it like working in the Tasmanian Department of Education?

We are a community.  We work together.  We put our Learners First. 

All 196 schools across the state have their own unique context, community and school environment. 

We provide educational services through our Child and Family Learning Centres, Launching into Learning programs (babies to 4 years old and their families), primary, combined, secondary and senior secondary schools around the state, including education delivered flexibly through blended learning.

The Department is committed to the wellbeing of Principals to flourish in the role and drive a continuous school improvement agenda.  Our Principals are highly supported in their role.

What role will you play?

A vital one.

Principal voice is front and center in our education system.

Your actions will be guided by our values of Aspiration, Courage, Growth and Respect, as you role model and foster a growth mindset to deliver on your school improvement plan, and department’s strategic priorities.

As a highly impactful leader, you will use your strong leadership qualities and capabilities to inspire others, create a positive culture and a collaborative environment of students, families, staff, and principal colleagues in achieving quality outcomes and driving change.

Every day, in different ways, you will share your dynamic approach to student learning in improving educational outcomes for every single student.

What can we offer you?

• A system that supports you proactively and has students at the centre of decision making;
• Ongoing professional growth including access to the DoE Professional Learning Institute;
• Professional Learning Communities with collaborative and experienced school leaders;
• Incentives including relocation, accommodation, and regional allowances where applicable;
• A combined enriching work/life experience with the “community feel” of being part of Tasmania.

Essential Requirements

• The Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013 requires persons undertaking work in a regulated activity to be registered. A regulated activity is a child related service or activity defined in the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Regulations 2014. This registration must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of this may be checked at any time during employment.
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment).
• Qualifications as established by the Tasmanian Industrial Commission in the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award, 2005.
• In accordance with section 106 (a) and (b) of the Education Act 2016, all Principals must be a registered teacher with full registration within the meaning of the Teachers Registration Act 2000.

Desirable Requirements

• Four years or more training as defined in the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award 2005.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Information for Applicants (PDF)

How to apply

For further information about individual School Principal vacancies and what we can offer you visit www.jobs.tas.gov.au.

Applicants should forward/include:

• a short covering letter (up to 1 page);
• comprehensive resume (maximum 6 pages);
• a two page summary outlining why you are the best person for the vacancy (considering your skills and experience aligned to the selection criteria as contained in the Statement of Duties); and
• Details for two referees.

All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication.

The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.

Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department of Education HR Recruitment and Employment phone +61 3 6165 6285.

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name:  Joy Chwesik
Title:    Executive Officer
Phone: 03-6478 4330
Email:  [email protected]