Moranbah State High School is seeking an enthusiastic and visionary Head of Department - Health and Physical Education to lead a dynamic team committed to fostering student wellbeing, engagement and achievement. This is a permanent full-time position commencing 22 January 2026. The ideal candidate will be an inspiring educator with strong curriculum knowledge, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for empowering students to lead active, healthy, and balanced lives.

Job details

About Us:

Welcome to the Moranbah State High School community. The school has 750 students who all enjoy and value learning, strive to achieve their best and are active members of a safe supportive and positive community.

The school's motto, 'Tomorrow's Future Today' reflects our commitment to working in partnership with families to ensure every student has a quality education that prepares them for a positive productive future in our community.

We pride ourselves as a school that we are leading in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education, sporting excellence and the arts, providing innovative, academically challenging, engaging and inspiring learning pathways for all students.

We endeavour to ensure that upon completion at Moranbah State High School students will be equipped with the confidence and lifelong skills to succeed in their chosen pathways.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Lead with vision: Develop, articulate, and commit to a shared educational vision that drives quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Promote equity and excellence: Embed socially just practices and set high standards for both student achievement and staff performance.
• Foster growth and learning: Engage in lifelong learning, professional development, and encourage a culture of continuous improvement.
• Build strong partnerships: Collaborate with students, parents, staff, government agencies, and community groups to enhance educational opportunities.
• Strategic and responsible leadership: Apply relevant legislation and policies while effectively managing human, financial, facility, and curriculum resources to achieve departmental goals.

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

How to apply:

• Please submit 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. 

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, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR669433_25P - Role Description (PDF, 178KB)
  Role Description