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Head of Department - Curriculum - Bundaberg North State High School

Queensland, Australia

Location
Queensland, Australia
Work
Not stated
Employment
Full-time
Level
Director
Function
Education
Pay
A$145.3K – A$148K a year
Posted
11 days ago

About the role

Your opportunity

In this pivotal role, you will lead the Industrial Technology & Design, Information Technology and our emerging Agriculture faculty. We are looking for a collaborative and forward-thinking leader who can ensure high-quality, consistent curriculum delivery across these practical, hands-on learning areas, while upholding essential Workplace Health and Safety standards.

As a key member of our leadership team, you will:

  • Drive curriculum innovation and excellence across your faculties.
  • Foster strong, respectful relationships with students, staff, parents, carers, and industry partners.
  • Provide real-world learning opportunities that connect students with future career pathways.
  • Manage behaviour, academic and wellbeing support of a cohort of students as an integral member of a Year Level team.
  • Contribute to whole-school leadership.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and future-focused school community.

Your role

You will be responsible for:

  • Curriculum Leadership: Overseeing the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of curriculum across the Industrial Technology & Design, Information Technology and Agriculture faculties.
  • Workplace Health and Safety (WHS): Leading and ensuring compliance with WHS standards, particularly in relation to machinery use and safe work practices within these practical learning environments.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate

  • A sound understanding of the Australian Curriculum v9, with teaching experience in at least one of the relevant faculties.
  • Experience delivering senior Applied Subjects and supporting students in vocational pathways.
  • Strong knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety requirements in a school context, particularly in hands-on learning areas.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop teams, manage staff effectively, and foster a collaborative culture.

Desirable attributes include

  • Familiarity with VET (Vocational Education and Training) delivery models, including partnerships with external providers or operation as a School RTO.
  • Demonstrated capacity to support student behaviour and wellbeing beyond the classroom, contributing to a positive and inclusive school environment.

Interested? To Apply

  • Attach a resume of no more than 3 pages, outlining your career progression, including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
  • Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description which addresses the first four Selection criteria.
  • 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.

Source

Posted by Education on their own hiring page, smartjobs.qld.gov.au. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 03:55 UTC; the original is the reference.

Contains information from SmartJobs, © State of Queensland, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (CC-BY-4.0)

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