Mabel Park State High School is currently accepting applications to join our Senior Schooling Team as Head of Department - Vocational Education and Training (VET). We take great pride in the richness of our diversity, embracing the 71 cultures represented by our cohort, united in a community committed to inclusion, connection and belonging. We eagerly look forward to welcoming enthusiastic educators who share our vision and are committed to shaping the future success of our students.

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About Us

Mabel Park State High School prides itself on educating boys and girls within the Logan City community. This is expressed both in terms of our student's academic results and their development as lifelong learners.

We know that we prepare our students well for a future in a complex, challenging world which is constantly changing and evolving. As this process of change occurs our staff continues to innovate and remain at the forefront of proven and effective teaching and learning practices.

Students at Mabel Park also learn beyond the walls of the classroom. Extra-curricular activities include sport, art, drama and a vast variety of activities which will be organised and supervised during lunchtimes by staff who have volunteered to do those activities.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provide strategic leadership by developing and communicating a shared educational vision that prioritises high-quality learning outcomes, future-focused planning and continuous improvement for all students.
• Foster an inclusive, socially just and high-performing school culture by embedding equitable practices, setting high expectations and promoting excellence in student and staff performance.
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth through ongoing development, reflective practice and the implementation of contemporary educational approaches.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with students, parents, government agencies and community organisations to enhance student engagement, wellbeing and educational outcomes.
• Ensure effective and accountable departmental management through compliance with relevant legislation and policies, and the strategic allocation of human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources to achieve school priorities.

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

How to apply

• Please submit a maximum 3-page resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and

• A 2-page response to the 'How you will be assessed' or 'Competencies' 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. 

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.

• SER706540_26P - Role Description (PDF, 272KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants