Queensland Pathways State College (QPSC) delivers a flexible and future focused senior education program that empowers young people aged 15 to 18 to thrive. Through personalised learning, strong relationships, and targeted support, we inspire students to re engage with their education, realise their strengths, and transition confidently into further learning, training, or employment.

We are seeking an innovative and collaborative Head of Department to lead the digital transformation of QPSC's Vocational Education and Training (VET) curriculum. Based at our Coorparoo Campus, this strategic leadership role will oversee the transition of our existing VET curriculum from traditional print-based resources to engaging, accessible and high-quality online learning within the QLearn platform.

Job details

About the Role:

As Head of Department, you will lead the transition of QPSC's Vocational Education and Training (VET), literacy and numeracy curriculum to the QLearn platform, creating engaging, accessible and consistent online learning experiences for students across our nine campuses and supporting statewide online delivery.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Lead the migration of existing VET curriculum resources from print-based booklets into the QLearn online learning platform.
• Design engaging, accessible and contemporary online learning experiences aligned with best practice in digital pedagogy.
• Review, refine and quality assure curriculum resources to ensure they align with national training package requirements, Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) requirements where applicable, and school quality standards.
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership Team, teachers, and curriculum experts to ensure learning materials remain current and fit for purpose.
• Develop consistent templates, design standards and processes for online course development across all VET programs.
• Embed interactive learning activities, formative assessment, multimedia resources and learner supports to enhance student engagement.
• Ensure all online courses comply with accessibility requirements and universal design principles.
• Provide advice, coaching and professional learning to teachers in the effective use of QLearn and online teaching strategies.
• Monitor project timelines and prioritise curriculum development to meet organisational deadlines.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of online courses and implement continuous improvement based on student and teacher feedback.

Desired capabilities:

• Extensive knowledge of VET curriculum, competency-based training and assessment.
• Experience designing online learning using learning management systems (QLearn highly desirable).
• Strong instructional design skills with the ability to transform traditional learning resources into engaging digital courses.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High-level written communication and attention to detail.
• The ability to build collaborative relationships and influence curriculum improvement across multiple campuses.
• Strong analytical skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• A proactive, innovative approach to leveraging technology to improve teaching and learning.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

How to apply:

• Your current CV (maximum 3 pages) including contact details of two professional referees (one of whom is your current or most recent supervisor, minimum DP level)
• A maximum 1 page written statement outlining your suitability for the role outlining your capability and skills in the role as described above.

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.

• MSR694316_26T - Role Description (PDF, 270KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 287KB)
  Information Package for Applicants