Introduction Principal- Riverside Adventist School (Townsville) - Beginning January 2026 Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Northern Australia) Limited is seeking expressions of interest for the role of Principal to begin in 2026. As principal of the Riverside Adventist School community, you will lead a passionate, hardworking, Christ-centred team of teachers and support staff, committed to advancing the Seventh-day Adventist identity of the school, inspiring students to strive for academic excellence and nurturing their aspirations in a flexible Learning environment. To learn more about the school, please visit https://www.riversideadventist.qld.edu.au/ Description Principal- Riverside Adventist School (Townsville) - Beginning January 2026 Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Northern Australia) Limited is seeking expressions of interest for the role of Principal to begin in 2026. As principal of the Riverside Adventist School community, you will lead a passionate, hardworking, Christ-centred team of teachers and support staff, committed to advancing the Seventh-day Adventist identity of the school, inspiring students to strive for academic excellence and nurturing their aspirations in a flexible Learning environment. To learn more about the school, please visit https://www.riversideadventist.qld.edu.au/ Application Requirements The successful applicant will hold a formal teaching (degree level) qualification, be (or willing to be) registered with the Queensland College of Teachers to teach in Queensland. The successful applicant will be a baptised and practising member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church who will live by and actively promote the unique Seventh-day Adventist identity of the school. Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early. The appointee will be able to: Support the implementation of the Adventist Education Transformational Teaching Model. Ensure high-quality inclusive practices focused on improving student learning outcomes. Stay current with and share developments in pedagogy and student engagement. Lead staff and students in planning high-quality teaching and learning. Model and encourage a Christian faith aligned with a Seventh-Day Adventist worldview. Mentor and coach aspiring leaders and manage Professional Development programs. Drive school improvement initiatives. Ensure Adventist Christian beliefs and ethos are reflected in school life. Oversee the production of Academic Reports and handle discipline matters. Develop and maintain effective communications and partnerships with stakeholders. Expressions of Interest Expression of interest should be emailed to Graham Baird, Education Director at grahambaird@adventist.org.au and should include a letter of application and a current résumé with a minimum of three referees including contact details. Please feel free to contact the Education Director, Graham Baird, by calling. 0410554336, if you have questions regarding the position or the school. Applications Close Friday 25 July - The appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early. Location Riverside Adventist School, 59 Leopold Street, Aitkenvale, QLD 4814 Salary Range around $130,000 As per Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Northern Australia) Ltd Enterprise Agreement
