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EOI - Head of Department Junior Secondary - Windaroo Valley State High School
South East Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Join Windaroo Valley State High School and take the opportunity to lead and inspire the Junior Secondary team.
This role offers the chance to drive quality teaching and learning, support staff development and foster a positive, inclusive environment where students can thrive.
Apply now to contribute your leadership, expertise and vision to the continued success of Windaroo Valley State High School.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Stream 2 /HO1 |
| Workplace Location | Logan - Beaudesert |
| Job ad reference | QLD/SER703671/26E |
| Closing date | 14-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 11 Dec 2026 unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | James Palframan |
| Contact details | 0416 065 269 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:
Windaroo Valley State High School is an inclusive co-educational school in the northern end of the Gold Coast, with a strong academic focus and a wide range of educational pathways. Students are supported through excellence programs in athletics, STEM, Japanese, Music and GTEK, alongside opportunities in sport, the arts and vocational learning. The school has strong community partnerships and is committed to fostering a growth mindset, lifelong learning and better futures for students.
Your opportunity:
You will have the opportunity to be part of a strategically driven and supportive leadership team and lead a dynamic staff team to achieve our school vision and values, focussing on driving school-wide improvement in:
- Literacy and associated academic multi-tiered systems of support
- High-quality Junior Secondary curriculum and student engagement in learning
- Developing and sustaining productive partnerships with local school clusters
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
SER703671_26E Role Description (PDF, 271KB)
Role Description
