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Head of Department - Student Services - William Ross State High School

Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Location
Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Work
Not stated
Employment
Temporary
Level
Director
Function
Education
Pay
A$145.3K – A$148K a year
Posted
Yesterday

Pay and the market here

The top of this role’s range, A$148K a year, is about the median of A$148K for director education jobs in Townsville (middle half A$148K – A$148K, 10 jobs that state pay).

49 education jobs open in Townsville: 0% remote, 48 posted in the last 30 days.

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About the 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 us

William Ross State High School is a co-educational Years 7-12 school located in Annandale, Townsville. Guided by its motto, “Success through Commitment”, the school promotes high academic expectations, quality teaching and positive student outcomes.

With a diverse curriculum, innovative STEAM programs, vocational pathways and a strong focus on student wellbeing, William Ross provides a supportive and engaging learning environment for students and staff.

Your opportunity

  • Provide a supportive and engaging learning environment for students and staff.
  • Promote high academic standards and positive educational outcomes.
  • Deliver quality teaching across a diverse curriculum.
  • Support innovative learning through STEAM programs and vocational pathways.
  • Prioritise student wellbeing and encourage success through commitment.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

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 will be assessed' section of the attached role description.
  • 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 10:27 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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