Murrumba State Secondary College is seeking a strategic and committed leader for the position of Head of Department - Technologies (eLearning and Digital) for Semester 2, 2025.

The successful candidate will require a broad range of leadership capabilities and will have the drive, passion and commitment necessary to lead Murrumba staff and students on a journey from good to great.

Job details

This is a temporary full-time position to commence from 14 July 2025 until 12 December 2025 with possible 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

Murrumba State Secondary College is located in Brisbane's northern suburbs, with easy access to Brisbane City, the Moreton Bay foreshores and Sunshine Coast beaches.

The College opened in 2012 and has rapidly become the school of first choice in the Murrumba Downs area. Our college features world class learning programs, delivered in impressive and expansive new facilities, and a wide range of innovative learning technologies.

About the Role

The Head of Department - Innovation, Technology and Interactive Learning, locally known as Leader of Learning - eLearning and Digital Technologies will lead the continued development of programs, systems and processes to optimise conditions for and efficacy of teaching and learning in this faculty.

This faculty encompasses the learning area of Digital Technologies and includes the leadership of eLearning across the College.

Another part of the role is Pride Leader of two classes in Burnet House, supporting the learning, wellbeing and engagement needs of young learners in these classes.

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 have an understanding of your relevant previous work history)
• Applicants to submit a 2 page response to key capabilities of the role.

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MNR638995_25T - Role Description (PDF, 387KB)
  Role Description