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Head of Department - Junior Secondary - Mount Gravatt State High School
Metropolitan South Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division
Join a vibrant, high-performing school just 10 minutes from Brisbane's city centre.
An exciting temporary opportunity exists for a dynamic and motivated Head of
Department - Junior Secondary to join Mount Gravatt State High School, commencing Term 3, 2025. This role suits a leader eager to contribute to a high-performing
school, foster strong relationships, and actively embrace our collaborative, student-focused culture.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Stream 2 /HO1 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - South |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MSR634795/25T |
| Closing date | 20-May-2025 |
| Job duration | For 12 months period, unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Mr Andrew Beattie |
| Contact details | 07 73291 5222 Access the National Relay Service |
This is a temporary full-time position to commence in Term 3, for a period of 12 months unless otherwise determined.
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
Mount Gravatt State High School is a co-educational secondary school located just 10 kilometres from Brisbane's CBD, offering the convenience of city proximity with the lifestyle benefits of a leafy, well-connected suburb.
The school is widely respected for its strong academic tradition, inclusive and supportive culture, and high expectations. With a focus on innovation and student success, Mount Gravatt SHS provides a rewarding teaching environment where staff are valued, collaboration is encouraged, and professional growth is supported.
About the Role
As the Head of Department - Junior Secondary, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Strengthen Junior Secondary identity and belonging for Year 7-8 students as they begin high school.
- Coordinate Junior Secondary leadership opportunities and support Student Mentors across year levels.
- Drive strategic and innovative approaches to curriculum, pedagogy, staff development, and continuous improvement.
- Lead the development, implementation, and review of the school's explicit improvement agenda.
- Build staff capability through a problem-of-practice approach to improvement, collaborative empowerment through faculty-based professional learning teams, coaching, mentoring.
- Foster a growth mindset by creating a low-risk, high-challenge environment that encourages innovation and improvement.
- Proven ability to lead collaborative staff practice and contribute effectively to team environments.
Strong communicator with the ability to engage all stakeholders.
General Skills and Qualities
- Proven ability to lead collaborative staff practice and contribute effectively to team environments.
- Strong communicator with the ability to engage all stakeholders.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a resume (2-page maximum) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
- Attach a suitability statement (4-page maximum, font size 10pt minimum and above) per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section.
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.
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Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
Information Package for Applicants
MSR634795_25T - Role Description (PDF, 387KB)
Role Description
