Ormeau Woods State High School is seeking a Head of department in Health and Physical Education.

This senior leadership role calls for a dynamic leader with proven expertise in teaching, research, and academic management.

If you’re driven by innovation, student success, and strong team leadership, this role is for you.

You will drive departmental growth, support academic excellence, and engage with industry and community stakeholders to strengthen program relevance.

Job details

This is a temporary full-time position until 12 December 2025, with possibility of extension, unless otherwise determined.

About the Department

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle. 

About the School

Located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Ormeau Woods SHS is a modern, inclusive secondary school with strong enrolment growth. The school supports around 1,400 students and offers excellence programs in academics, the arts, and sport.

Set in a natural bushland environment, the school promotes a strong sense of community, student leadership, and holistic development through its four learning pillars: Academic, Culture, Sport and Community.

About the Role

Ormeau Woods State High School is seeking an experienced and visionary academic leader to lead the Department of Human Movement Studies.

You will guide a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in areas including physical education, exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control, and sports science. Your leadership will enhance curriculum delivery, teacher capability, and student engagement across all year levels.

We're looking for a leader with proven experience in team management, curriculum leadership, and the ability to foster strong professional relationships.

Join a future-focused school offering:

• A collegial and supportive teaching environment
• Access to ongoing professional development
• Strong support from the school's Leadership Team

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

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (1-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 from the 'How you will be assessed' section of the Role Description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in the 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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SER651670_25T - Role Description (PDF, 387KB)
  Role Description