Lead where it matters. Build what lasts.

Maryborough State High School is seeking a dynamic Head of Department - Humanities and Languages to lead a high-performing team in a Triple National Award-winning school with a proud 150-year legacy—and an even bigger future.

This is not a maintenance role. It's a chance to shape direction, lift ambition, and challenge both staff and students to think bigger about what's possible.

You'll drive excellence in teaching and learning across Humanities and Languages, while also taking strategic responsibility for a Year Level—setting the tone for culture, expectations, and student success.

If you’re ready to influence beyond your faculty, inspire a community, and leave a mark on both people and outcomes—this is your role.

Step into leadership that matters.

Job details

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.

Who We Are:

Since 1881, Maryborough State High School has been a proud leader in educational excellence.

We offer a flexible learning environment where students can pursue academic, sporting, cultural, and community-based programs tailored to meet diverse needs and goals.

With high expectations for performance, we provide individualized learning pathways, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Our dedicated staff play a pivotal role in shaping students' lives, and quality teaching remains a cornerstone of our school.

As the Head of Department, you will:

• 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.

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

We're looking for someone who:

• Leads with clarity and courage
• Builds strong, accountable teams
• Refuses to accept average—for themselves or others
• Believes every student can be ambitious, and acts accordingly

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 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• 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.

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NCR688715_26T Role Description (PDF, 253KB)
  Role Description