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Head of Department - Vocational Education and Training - Lockyer District State High School
Darling Downs South West Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division
An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate and flexible educator to join the leadership team at Lockyer District State High School.
We are seeking a Head of Department to lead our faculty of Business, Vocational Education and Training (VET) and
Information Communication Technology (ICT).
You will play a vital role in developing the quality of teaching and learning and nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Stream 2 /HO1 |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/DSR640913/25T |
| Closing date | 17-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 19 Sept 2025 unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Belinda Walker |
| Contact details | 07 5466 2333 Access the National Relay Service |
This is a temporary full-time position from 14 July 2025 until 19 September 2025, with possibility of extension.
About the Department
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the School
Lockyer District High School is a school of around 1000 students, located in Gatton in the picturesque Lockyer Valley, approximately one hour from Brisbane and 30 minutes from Toowoomba.
Every day, in every classroom, we are supporting all students to become enterprising, resilient, creative, adaptable, confident individuals. To achieve this vision, we provide students with access to a broad range of quality curriculum programs and learning opportunities.
About the Role
As the Head of Department (Business, VET and ICT) your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Lead the Business, VET and ICT curriculum areas within our school.
- Lead teaching staff to provide quality learning outcomes for all students
- Lead continuous school improvement aligned to our school's strategic priorities.
- Undertake the VET RTO Manager role ensuring our school / RTO maintains compliance.
As an instructional leader, you will be focused on ensuring all students develop their global competencies so they can transition into the future workforce with confidence and resilience.
As the Head of Department (Business, VET and ICT) you will be required to demonstrate, your previous success with:
- Designing curriculum and cross curricula learning experiences that meet the requirements of the Australian Curriculum V9, VET and QCAA.
- Engaging students in skill development through authentic learning experiences.
- Engaging with the wider school community to nurture quality positive relationships between students, parents, teachers and stakeholders across the school and wider community.
- Managing the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the faculty to achieve goals.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
- Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 from the 'How you will be assessed' section of the 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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
Information Package for Applicants
DSR640913_25T - Role Description (PDF, 388KB)
Role Description
