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Reviewers

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Senior reviewers

Senior reviewers are experienced principals appointed to the School and Region Reviews (SRR) branch​.

They lead training, oversee all aspects of the domestic and international reviews program, liaise with regions in all matters related to reviews and e​ngage with the SRR research program.

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Internal reviewers

Internal reviewers are experienced state school principals seconded to the SRR for a negotiated period of time to lead reviews.

Alan Smith, Internal Reviewer
Principal experience

17 years

Most recent principal position

Beaudesert State High School, 2009–19

Other experience

I have held leadership positions in a variety of settings across Queensland, including:

  • Deputy Principal of Thursday Island and Noosa District State High Schools
  • Principal of Goondiwindi and Beaudesert State High Schools.
Areas of interest

I am passionate about quality public education. I have an interest in rural and remote education, and youth disengagement.

Why did you want to become a reviewer?

I enjoy supporting school teams to improve outcomes for all students. I have had the privilege of reviewing more than 100 schools across Queensland and am in awe of the many amazing leaders, teachers and other staff members who every day give their utmost to improve the learning and wellbeing outcomes of students.

Other interests

I am a swimming official in my spare time and am active at local, regional, state, national and international levels. My highlights to date are appointments to the 2022 World Short Course Championships (Melbourne), 2019 Pacific Games (Samoa), 2018 Commonwealth Games (Gold Coast) and 2017 Youth Commonwealth Games (The Bahamas).

For more information on becoming an internal reviewer, contact the SRR.​

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Principal peer reviewers

All Queensland state school principals are invited to be trained as peer reviewers and participate in a school review. Being a peer reviewer is an exceptional leadership development opportunity that helps to support the high standard and credibility of the school review process. Our quality peer reviewer pool ensures review teams have a broad range of experience and insights, allowing the best fit of reviewers for each school context.

Interested principals are encouraged to attend the 2-day National School Improvement Tool program. For more information, contact the SRR.

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External reviewers

External reviewers are from outside the department and are contracted by the SSR to take part in reviews.

Many external reviewers are former Queensland state school principals or have served in senior officer positions within the department. Others come from non-state schools, interstate or higher education. All external reviewers bring with them a strong understanding of school improvement and educational leadership.

Invitations to offer for external reviewers are published on QTenders. Interested parties can register their details online.

For more information, contact the SRR.

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Last updated 08 May 2023