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Head of Department (Curriculum) - Palm Beach State School
South East Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Join our dynamic team at Palm Beach State School and step into the exciting role of Head of Department (Curriculum).
This is your chance to be a pivotal leader in our high-achieving school community. We're offering a full-time temporary position, until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined, giving you the opportunity to
make a significant impact on the future of education while working alongside a passionate and dedicated team.
Apply now to be a part of our vibrant academic community and help shape the next generation of leaders.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Stream 2 /HO1 |
| Workplace Location | Gold Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/SER640853/25T |
| Closing date | 17-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 11 Dec 2026 unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Scott Anderson |
| Contact details | (07) 5520 8333 Access the National Relay Service |
About Palm Beach State School
Welcome to Palm Beach State School, a centre for primary education that is focused on personal excellence for all students where our vision is 'Every Student Succeeding'.
Our school has a proud tradition of being a supportive and serving community that delivers outstanding educational opportunities for all students. Our engaging curriculum and dedicated staff have created a teaching and learning environment where each student will not only be supported to achieve the highest levels of success of which they are capable, but they will also be encouraged to be ethical, respectful, responsible, thoughtful, honest and tolerant.
About the Role
The successful applicant will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:
- Lead the relevant curriculum areas or whole school program 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.
- Form partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.
- Be futures oriented and strategic.
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.
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SER640853_25T - Role Description (PDF, 144KB)
Role Description
Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
Information Package for Applicants
