Kelvin Grove State College is seeking applicants for the position of Head of Department (Business & eLearning) for Semester 2, 2026, with the possibility of extension.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled instructional leader with strong organisational capability and subject expertise to join our college community.

The successful applicant will be an innovative, strategic and relational leader with a clear focus on curriculum development and high-quality teaching and learning.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

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.

About Kelvin Grove State College:

Kelvin Grove State College is part of a unique educational precinct located three kilometres from Brisbane's CBD and directly adjacent to the Queensland University of Technology.

Our Prep to Pathways learning community is committed to delivering both wellness and excellence, guided by our college values and our Just Cause: ‘Nurturing globally competent learners, leaders and citizens.'

Each Head of Department leads a large and complex area within a P-12 context of approximately 3,700 students, contributing to a highly collaborative and strategic leadership environment.

About the Role:

As Head of Department (Business & eLearning), you will lead a large faculty in the design and delivery of innovative and responsive curriculum and co-curricular programs.
You will oversee curriculum development, alignment and implementation across Year 6 to Year 12, and contribute to the broader strategic agenda of the college as a member of the Leadership Team.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the development, implementation and review of the eLearning and Business curriculum across Years 6 to12, aligned with college and departmental priorities
• Drive improvement in the quality of teaching and learning through coaching, feedback and professional development
• Lead and manage staff to build a high-performing, collaborative team culture
• Oversee curriculum planning, assessment and reporting practices within the faculty
• Nurture positive and productive relationships with students, staff and the wider community
• Contribute to whole-school strategic priorities and initiative

The Head of Department is line managed by the relevant Deputy Principal.

About You:

• This role is suited to a dynamic, relational and highly organised educator with a passion for curriculum leadership and building and maintaining capable teams.
• The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to set high expectations, think strategically, and lead with a proactive and collaborative approach within a large and complex P to 12 environment.

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 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.

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, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MNR689057_26T Role Description (PDF, 254KB)
  Role Description