Yeronga State High School are seeking applicants for an Acting Head of Department of Humanities, Business, LOTE for Semester 1 2026, unless otherwise determined.

If you want to make a positive difference in the lives of our students, apply below.

Job details

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

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:

Yeronga State High School is a thriving inner city Secondary School known for its commitment to our vision of Quality Pathways to Success. This vision is built on strong traditions and agreed values of Quality, Harmony and Sustainability. Our aim is to provide education excellence and diverse pathways for students, built on a culture of inclusion, high expectations and student agency. Our dedicated teaching team focus on developing each student to reach their full potential preparing them to be active global citizens.

About the Role:

As Head of Department - Humanities, Business LOTE, you will lead a large team to design and deliver innovative and responsive curricular and co-curricular programs within the faculty. You will oversee the coordination of curriculum and enrichment programs across disciplines of Humanities, Business (including Diploma of Business and CIII Entrepreneurship and New Business) and Languages (Chinese, Spanish and Japanese). You will contribute to the broader strategic agenda of the school as a member of the Yeronga Leadership Team.

You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

• 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.
• Be futures oriented and strategic.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

About You:

The role of Head of Department (Humanities, Business, LOTE) is suited to a dynamic, relational and organised educator with a passion for curriculum leadership and for building capable and high-performing teams.

The ideal candidate will set high standards for student and staff performance, be futures oriented and strategic, and demonstrate a holistic, proactive and collaborative approach to leading a dynamic faculty in alignment with the school's strategic priorities.

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 brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
• 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.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

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, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MSR668970_25E Role Description (PDF, 204KB)
  Role Description