- Drive inclusive, engaging learning that helps young people thrive in education
- Create lasting impact through strong community and stakeholder partnerships
- Generous salary packaging benefits - up to $18,550 per year, tax free!
About the Organisation
Durithunga Gunya – Life Without Barriers Education provides inclusive and flexible learning options for high school aged students who need support to re-engage with education.
Our schools support young people to navigate their educational, social, and wellbeing needs, helping remove barriers so they can participate, learn, and thrive.
At Durithunga Gunya – Life Without Barriers Education, young people are at the heart of their learning journey, empowered to explore their potential, build skills, and create meaningful pathways for their future.
Role: Teaching Principal (Life Without Barriers Education)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Crestmead PCYC, Logan
Student Enrolment 2027: 20
Staffing: Principal (Teaching), 1 Teacher, 1 Youth Worker, 1 Administration Officer
Commencement Date: Term 4, 2026 or Term 1, 2027
In this inaugural Teaching Principal position, we are seeking an experienced and inspiring educational leader to establish and lead our new Durithunga – Gunya - Life Without Barriers Education school initiative.
As Teaching Principal, you will provide strategic and instructional leadership while remaining connected to teaching practice, creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that supports student wellbeing, growth, and achievement.
You will lead teaching excellence, embed trauma-informed practices, develop and support staff, oversee day-to-day operations, and build strong partnerships with families, community leaders, and stakeholders to create meaningful outcomes for young people.
Learn more about Life Without Barriers Education here: https://www.lwb.org.au/services/lwb-education
Learn more about Gunya Meta here: Gunya Meta – Connecting Mob
Note: The proposed Life Without Barriers Education and Gunya Meta (Durithunga Gunya – LWB Education) school in Queensland is currently pending registration with the Non-State Schools Accreditation Board (NSSAB). Any appointment arising from this recruitment process is conditional upon the granting of required regulatory approvals.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support staff in creating a school culture which embeds the common ground practice of CARE and Ways of Working across the school
- Lead and support staff to implement the LWB Education Teaching and Learning model
- Utilise the First Framework and 8 Ways Pedagogy so that teaching and learning is decolonised and engaging for young people.
- Plan and deliver engaging learning programs, including integrated, applied, and accredited learning, literacy and numeracy support, and individual learning plans
- Create safe, inclusive environments where young people feel supported, heard, and empowered.
- Develop strong, positive relationships with families, carers, Elders, cultural leaders, and external stakeholders.
- Lead school improvement initiatives, change projects, and embed First Nations perspectives across learning and culture.
- Support staff through supervision, feedback, and professional growth, while maintaining personal professional development.
- Uphold child safety, trauma-informed practice, and all relevant policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
- Ensure the effective organisation and management of the school including stewardship of financial and operational resources, school staffing, and compliance with LWB Education and relevant State and Federal policies and procedures.
Skills & Experience
- Tertiary qualification in Education.
- Active registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (or ability to obtain)
- Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to manage a flexible learning school, delivering high-quality education and wellbeing programs for diverse students.
- Knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge of QLD curriculum requirements.
- Proven expertise in designing and delivering a variety of flexible learning options tailored to the diverse needs, characteristics, and learning styles of young people who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education.
- Skilled in differentiating instruction and adapting approaches to support neurodivergent learners as needed.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships across the school and community.
- Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary staff to enhance teaching, learning, and wellbeing.
- Demonstrated ability to plan systems, ensure compliance and manage resources effectively and equitably.
- Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) certification or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
- Current unrestricted Australian Driver’s Licence and ability to drive 12 seat vehicles.
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and QLD Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
How to Apply:
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts.
Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.
Applications Open: Monday 17th August 2026
Applications Close: Sunday 30th August 2026
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We strongly encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.
At Life Without Barriers Education, we all share the responsibility for child safety.
