North Queensland Region is seeking applications to join the Temporary Relieving Pool 2026 for opportunities as a Head of Department - Student Services, Secondary, Student Engagement, or Curriculum (Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools) within the North Queensland Region, with the pool utilised to fill short-term vacancies ranging from one week up to six months.

Job details

This is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.  

About the Department 

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.  

This continuous applicant pool is open for candidates interested in employment opportunities as a Head of Department - Student Services/Secondary/Student Engagement/Curriculum (primary, secondary and Special schools) within the North Queensland Region and meet the mandatory employment requirements as detailed in the attached role description. It is recommended that prospective applicants for this advertisement discuss with their current supervisor support for the application and capacity to release.

Applications may be reviewed and considered throughout 2026, if and when Deputy Principal vacancies within the North Queensland Region are identified. The submission of an application to this applicant pool does not guarantee an offer of employment or an application assessment response from the region.

The positions may range in duration up to a school semester.

The region may utilise this EOI pool for short term vacancies of up to 1 week to 6 months.

When considered appropriate, and for longer term vacancies, the region may also elect to progress a separate EOI or temporary advertisement, which will be available through Smart Jobs. Requests for relocation expenses/incentives may be discussed with suitable applicants on an individual, case by case basis in alignment with relevant directives.

Please review the role description to gain a better understanding of the available roles and their responsibilities.

Interested? To Apply 

• Attach a brief resume (maximum 2 pages) including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor) and nominate the type of Head of Department role which you would consider. 
• Responses to the online questionnaire (the questionnaire will open after you have clicked apply and entered your personal details).    
• Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description  

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply. 

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.

• NQR676853_26E - Role Description Head of Department (Secondary) (PDF, 204KB)
  Role Description
  
  NQR676853_26E - Role Description Head of Department (Curriculum) (PDF, 204KB)
  Role Description
  
  NQR676853_26E - Role Description (Student Engagement) (PDF, 204KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants