Meridan State College has an exciting opportunity for a temporary Head of Department (Junior Secondary) to join our Leadership Team, commencing in Term 3, 2026.

The successful applicant will lead and manage transitions, primary school partnerships, and the Year 7 and 8 cohort to maximise student attendance, engagement and achievement.

Working collaboratively with the leadership team, the Head of Department will support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning programs that enhance outcomes for Junior Secondary students.

Apply now to join a forward-thinking leadership team and make a positive impact on the engagement, wellbeing and success of young learners.

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:

Meridan is a Prep-Year 12 College and boasts a distinctive sub school structure which fosters the education of this broad age range of students in modern campuses, which have been purpose designed to cater for each cohort at their specific age of development.

Each phase offers a diverse and rich curriculum supported by quality teaching that gives our students a seamless progression through their 13 years of schooling.

A dense rainforest divides the site providing a separation of the sub schools. A boardwalk which transverses the rainforest links the sub schools and provides unique learning experiences for our students in a beautiful, natural environment.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Seek to enact the college vision and values through striving to align strategies, actions and behaviours to the college Design Principles, Values and Strategic Plans 
• Work in collaboration with colleagues to promote and implement strategies outlined in the AIP. 
• Lead systematic approaches to monitor student achievement, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing and ensure appropriate support and intervention strategies are in place. 
• 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. 
• Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the faculty. 
• Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the faculty to achieve goals. 
• Support behaviour development/management and condition for positive learning environments across the College 
• Lead behaviour development/management and staff capabilities to build and maintain positive learning environments and relationships across the College 

Submit Your Application:

• Applicants are requested to provide a CV (maximum 2 pages) with contact details of 2 references (one of which must be your current supervisor).
• Applicants are also requested to provide a written statement (maximum 2 pages) addressing key capabilities 1-5 as per the 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
  
  NCR691027_26T Role Description (PDF, 291KB)
  Role Description