An exciting opportunity awaits for a passionate and experienced leader to join the Leadership Team of Mango Hill State Secondary College, commencing January 2026.

This role offers the chance to influence whole-school improvement, drive innovative practice, and contribute to a thriving and future-focused learning community.

Ready to lead with purpose and shape the next chapter at Mango Hill State Secondary College? Apply now.

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:

Established in 2020, Mango Hill State Secondary College serves students from Years 7-12. Our College is driven by a vision to cultivate a community of Respectful, Engaged, Aspiring Learners, preparing them the world of tomorrow.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

Applicants will have demonstrated experience in leading curriculum and teaching and learning in HPE curriculum.

As an instructional leader, the Head of Department - HPE, will play a key role in the development, implementation, and quality assurance of the Australian Curriculum and QCAA Senior Curriculum whilst embedding the College's pedagogical framework and practices.

They will work with the Leadership Team to lead a culture of continuous improvement in a collaborative and collegial learning community.

This opportunity requires the successful candidate to have strong flexibility, as well as collaborative, leadership, change management and communication skills. A drive to establish and maintain strong relationships within and beyond the College community is essential.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the College department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focused 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.

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

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• 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 may 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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MNR670914_25T Role Description (PDF, 204KB)
  Role Description