Inspire innovation and lead excellence in Technology education.

This is a fantastic opportunity to guide curriculum delivery, support high-quality teaching, and prepare students with the skills they need for the future.

Apply now to lead Technology at Atherton State High School.

Job details

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.

Who We Are:

Nestled within thirteen hectares of lush landscaped grounds in the heart of Atherton, our school is blessed with great students, commited staff and deeply supportive parents and community members.

Our family-centred ethos frames our relationships with students and parents, underpinning our strong achievement focus.

At Atherton State High School, we foster a community built on respect, engagement, achievement and dedication to lifelong learning.

Encouraging each student to strive for their personal best, maintain a positive outlook and pursue excellence in all endeavours is our priority.

Throughout our classrooms, we cultivate positive learning behaviours, emphasizing respect, responsibility, success and safety as paramount values upheld by all members of our school community. 

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• The Head of Department (Technologies) provides strategic instructional leadership and management of the Technologies faculty, overseeing Digital Technologies,
• Food Specialisations and Industrial Design and Technology to ensure the delivery of high-quality curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment programs that support student achievement, engagement and future pathways.
• The role leads curriculum development, assessment moderation, data-informed improvement and the implementation of evidence-based pedagogical practices aligned with the Australian Curriculum, QCAA requirements and departmental priorities.
• Working collaboratively with staff, the Head of Department mentors and develops teachers, fosters a culture of continuous improvement and high expectations, and promotes innovative, authentic and industry-connected learning experiences.
• The position is responsible for managing faculty budgets, resources, specialist facilities and workplace health and safety requirements, while also building and maintaining partnerships with local industry, training organisations and the wider community to enhance student opportunities.
• As a member of the school's leadership team, the Head of Department contributes to whole-school improvement initiatives and advocates for the Technologies learning area.

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

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume 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.
• 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. 

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  FNR695880_26P Role Description (PDF, 271KB)
  Role Description