Ormeau Woods State High School is seeking a Head of Department - Senior School to join the team.

As Head of Department - Senior School, you will provide strategic and instructional leadership across Years 11 and 12, with a key focus on Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) delivery, compliance and student management.

You will work collaboratively with the leadership team to ensure high-quality senior pathways, strong student outcomes and effective wellbeing and engagement practices.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

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: 

Ormeau Woods State High School is a dynamic and inclusive secondary school committed to achieving excellence in teaching, learning and student wellbeing.

We foster high expectations, strong community partnerships and a supportive learning environment that enables every student to succeed.

Located at the corner of Goldmine Road and Minka Lane, Ormeau Woods State High School has been part of the community since its opening in 2009.

Starting with just 250 students in Years 8 and 9, the school has grown to include students from Years 7 to 12, with most coming from local feeder schools: Norfolk Village State School, Ormeau State School, and Woongoolba State School.

Step Into Your Next Chapter: 

This role requires a highly organised and relational leader who can balance compliance, curriculum leadership and student-centred decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead QCE and senior assessment processes, ensuring compliance with QCAA requirements
• Oversee student management for Years 11 and 12, including attendance, engagement, behaviour support and wellbeing processes
• Use data to monitor student progress, identify risk and implement targeted interventions
• Collaborate with guidance officers, year level leaders and external agencies to support diverse student pathways
• Contribute to whole-school planning, policy development and continuous improvement
• Engage effectively with parents and caregivers regarding senior schooling and student progress

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

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 1-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
  
  SER684985_26T Role Description (PDF, 253KB)
  Role Description