Head of Department (HO1) - Roma State College (0.4 FTE)

About this role

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us .

About the School

Our College opened in 2006, offering a P-12 structure. This opportunity allows for our students to experience a seamless transition that helps support both academic and social outcomes. It provides students with an opportunity to enrich their learning through access to an extensive range of facilities and expert staff. We also ensure that the design and delivery of quality learning experiences are relevant and appropriate to our students.

Our college allows for seamless transitions across all levels of schooling, and our staff often work closely across sectors to ensure we are promoting regular opportunities for students to work with each other between campuses. We focus on high expectations for all, including academic achievement, behaviour, personal growth and wellbeing.

Your Opportunity

Working collaboratively with staff, students and the wider school community, you will foster a culture of continuous improvement, build strong and positive relationships, and support high-quality educational outcomes.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the school department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.

• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.

• Set high standards for student and staff performance.

• Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.

• Form partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.

Interested? To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);

• Attach a 2-page response to the  How you may be assessed section of the attached role description, and

• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.