Join Pine Rivers State High School where every student is empowered to achieve excellence in their own unique way. Guided by the motto 'By Different Ways to Excellence', our school is committed to fostering a culture of perseverance, integrity, nurturing and excellence, while providing outstanding opportunities across academic, sporting, cultural and community pursuits.

This temporary full-time Head of Department (English/LOTE) position is offered until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

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 the School

Since its establishment in 1964, Pine Rivers State High School has become synonymous with excellence in public education. We offer a unique, diverse, and inclusive learning environment that embraces every student.

Here at ‘The Pine', students are immersed in a world of possibilities across academics, sports, cultural pursuits, international experiences, and community engagement. Our environment is characterised by our values of Perseverance, Integrity, Nurturing and Excellence.

Our dedicated staff have played a significant role in shaping our students' futures. Inspirational teaching and quality learning are the foundations of our school.

Your Opportunity

As a member of our leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping teaching and learning, leading a high-performing department, and inspiring staff and students to achieve exceptional outcomes.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the school department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.
• Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
• Form partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.

Interested? To Apply: 

• 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 assessedsection of 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.

• MNR697113_26T - Role Description (PDF, 271KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants