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

What is it like working in the Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP)?

We are a community. We work together. We put our children and young people first to ensure they are known, well, safe and learning.

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, Working Together, 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.

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

Applications for this EoI are restricted to employees within this Agency in accordance with Managing Positions in the State Service 2016 and Employment in the State Service - Employment Direction No. 1.

What role will you play?

A vital one.

Principal voice is front and centre in our education system.

We’re a values-based department with a focus on ensuring that all children and young people are known, safe, well and learning. These guiding principles will guide your actions, as you model and foster a growth mindset to deliver on your school improvement plan, and the department’s strategic priorities.

As a motivational 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 and development
• 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.

Salary: $166,483 to $176,141 + 11.5% Superannuation

Period of Appointment: 10 June 2025 to 31 December 2025

Hours: 70 hours per fortnight

Does this sound like you?  What next?

Essential Requirements

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment).
• 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.
• Satisfactory completion of the School Leadership and Management Prerequisites (SLMP) 

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)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

Guide to Applicants – Principal Short Form Application (PDF)

How to apply 

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.

To apply provide:

• Two-page statement addressing the selection criteria
• A current resume/CV, up to six pages
• A short covering letter up to 1 page
• Two professional referees.

NOTE:

1. While applications are invited from employees as per the advertised scope, those applicants whose substantive salary is higher than the advertised salary will not be considered unless they indicate that they are prepared to accept a temporary reduction for the duration of the appointment.

2. The successful applicant is not eligible to receive expenses if they change the location of their residence.

3. All applications must include a valid email address for delivery of acknowledgement and other correspondence.

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

Applicants will receive an automatic email confirmation when an application is successfully received.

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au. 

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

Name: Louise Stackhouse
Title: Executive Officer 
Phone: (03) 6166 9140
Email: louise.stackhouse@decyp.tas.gov.au