Woodridge State High School is looking for a dynamic, motivated and innovative leader for the position of Head of Department (Secondary) in our Arts Department. This role is offered on a temporary part-time basis, at 0.20 FTE per fortnight, from 14 July 2025 until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.

At Woodridge State High School, we believe that all students can learn, given the right amount of supports and time. Our school vision says it best: Empowered, Resilient... World Changing! Our staff are known for their pride and passion. As a school, we are committed to evolving our approach to teaching and learning, daily. We are welcoming all applicants who have a genuine interest in working within an inclusive service delivery model. Welcome to the Woodridge World of Work!

Job details

About Woodridge State High School

Our school celebrates a strong sense of community and is reflective of the multicultural Logan region. We are especially proud of the ways in which we celebrate richness and diversity in student backgrounds. Woodridge State High School now educates approximately 1400 students from over 60 cultural backgrounds.

Our school is at the forefront of community leadership, addressing the needs of our diverse community through advocacy, educational, professional and social networks and services. As a school, we value the education of students to make informed choices about themselves, their future, and the world around them.

It is the vision of Woodridge State High School to provide a thriving, agile teaching and learning environment, leading our community to be empowered, connected and futures focused - Empowered, Resilient... World Changing!

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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

How to Apply

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of 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. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. 

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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• SER639537_25T - Role Description (PDF, 144KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants