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EOI - Head of Department (Curriculum) - Silkstone State School
Metropolitan South Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division
Silkstone State School is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Head of Department (Curriculum) to join the leadership team, for Sermester 2, 2025.
This is
a unique opportunity to drive excellence in teaching and learning within a supportive and forward-thinking school community.
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/MSR639541/25E |
| Closing date | 04-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 12 December 2025 unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Sandy Hackshall |
| Contact details | 07 3622 1777 Access the National Relay Service |
This vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
This is a temporary full-time position to commence from 14 July 2025 until 12 December 2025.
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
Silkstone State School caters for Prep to Year 6 students. We are proud of our rich history and continuing excellence in preparing students to meet the challenges of the future.
We are located in the City of Ipswich, just 2.7 km east of the Central Business District (CBD).
About the Role
As the Head of Department (Curriculum) you will lead curriculum in line with strategic vision and develop school planning, with a focus on quality teaching and learning for improved student achievements.
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 be familiar with your relevant work history).
- Attach a written statement (1-page maximum) in response to the Role Description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
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
MSR639541_25E - Role Description (PDF, 388KB)
Role Description
