An opportunity exists for a Head of Department - Middle School to join the Tagai State College - Secondary Campus team in Term 3 for a period of 12 months.

This position is offered on a temporary full-time basis covering a maternity leave period.

Job details

This is a temporary full-time position for 12 months, to commence from 13 July 2026 until end of term 2, 2027, unless otherwise determined.

About the Department

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.

Who we are at Tagai State College

Tagai State College comprises of 16 Primary Campuses, 1 Secondary campus and a TAFE facility spread across 15 islands and 48,000 square kilometres in the beautiful Torres Strait. The position is based at Thursday Island Secondary and travel to outer Islands primary campuses via light aircraft, is an essential component of the role.

The Role

As the Head of Department, you will:

• Lead curriculum focus in line with school and departmental initiatives
• Participate in delivering the vision of Early Childhood and State Schools Division
• Develop the quality of teaching and learning

Responsibilities include:

• Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.
• Develop an effective transition system for year 6 - 9 students who are transitioning from Primary to Secondary schooling.
• Provide leadership, support and case management when responding to students disengaged from schooling.
• Lead the development of transition events and activities including extra-curricular programs.
• Coordinate transition visits through the College.
• Lead the transition work of the Student Welfare Officers, in consultation with Heads of Campus and YUMI Education.
• Develop and coordinate the scholarship system and establish the Academic Excellence program.
• Support transitions from home to boarding facilities within the College.
• Support transitions from home to other boarding facilities outside of the college.
• Providing support and intervention to students in Years 6-9 that align to the Positive Culture for Learning system.
• Monitor, analyse, report and respond to student data.
• Lead teaching staff to develop and implement appropriate pedagogy for Year 6-9 students including differentiation for EAL/D Learners.

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 understand your relevant work history).
• Attach a written response (2-page maximum) addressing the How you may be assessed section of the attached role description..
• Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in 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.

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 Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• FNR687731_26T - Role Description (PDF, 325KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants