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Head of Department - Senior Schooling - Kilcoy State High School
North Coast Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Kilcoy state High School is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic educator to lead Senior Schooling and the Humanities faculty as Head of Department Senior Schooling.
The senior schooling component has a strong focus on senior schooling pathways across years 10-12.
As an outward-facing leader, the successful applicant will have the capacity to build strong productive relationships with external education providers, organisations and businesses.
There is opportunity for the successful applicant to apply for teacher accommodation within Kilcoy.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Stream 2 /HO1 |
| Workplace Location | Sunshine Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/NCR704050/26T |
| Closing date | 29-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 25 June 2027 unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Kim Williams |
| Contact details | 07 5422 4343 Access the National Relay Service |
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 us:
Kilcoy State High School is a small rural high school located in the town of Kilcoy, 94kms northwest of Brisbane.
As an educational leader within the Woodford, Kilcoy and Somerset Region, we offer a safe and supportive school environment for students in Year 7 through to Year 12.
Our school motto “Success with Honour" encapsulates our ethos of achievement, pride and responsibility to all those in our school and wider community.
Key leadership roles and responsibilities include:
- Liaising with businesses and education providers to access traineeship, apprenticeship and vocational
opportunities (inclusive of VET and employment) - Leading the development and delivery of the work experience program
- Supporting the Senior Schooling Deputy Principal to lead accountability systems and processes
- Building positive learning behaviours, social wellbeing and group identity within the senior school
- Lead the curriculum, teaching and learning of the humanities faculty
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
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 response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of 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.
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Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
Information Package for Applicants
NCR704050_26T Role Description (PDF, 272KB)
Role Description
