This is a unique opportunity to be part of something new and inspiring.

Step into a leadership opportunity at Collingwood Park State Secondary College, with state-of-the-art facilities and a strong focus on inclusive education, student engagement and professional growth.

As Head of Department - Junior Secondary, you will help shape a new, future-focused school environment and support high-quality outcomes for students and staff.

We encourage you to apply and help us build a future-focused, supportive, and high performing school!

Job details

This is a temporary full-time position commencing 9 November 2026 until 8 November 2027, unless otherwise determined.

About us:

Collingwood Park State Secondary College offers a contemporary secondary education environment with state-of-the-art facilities and a strong focus on inclusive education and student engagement.

As a new college, we are building a supportive, high-performing school culture that values professional growth and provides opportunities for staff to contribute to its development.

Your opportunity:

As Head of Department - Junior Secondary, you will play a key role in shaping the college's Junior Secondary provision and supporting positive outcomes for students.

This temporary full-time leadership opportunity will suit an experienced or emerging leader who can:

• Strengthen inclusive approaches that support diverse learners.
• Lead strategies that promote student engagement and achievement.
• Build staff capability and support professional growth.
• Contribute to a supportive, high-performing and future-focused school culture.

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 written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in 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.

• Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MSR70140926T - Role Description (PDF, 364KB)
  Role Description