Park Ridge State High School is seeking an exceptional and passionate leader to join our leadership team as Head of Department - Humanities for Term 2, 2026 unless otherwise determined. We are a school community that values learning, integrity and teamwork, where staff collaborate closely with students and families to create engaging learning opportunities and strong pathways for future success. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly capable educator and leader to drive excellence in Humanities teaching and learning while contributing to whole-school improvement priorities.

Job details

About Us:

Park ridge State High School is a community that values learning, integrity and teamwork and strive to achieve our vision: “Excellence in all we do.” We set high expectations of our staff and students and have created a culture that rewards hard work and effort.

Our school was established in 1991 in southern Brisbane where we operate a supportive learning culture that caters for the diverse interests and abilities of our students. Teachers work collaboratively with parents and students to develop exceptional outcomes and create new opportunities for success. Our focus is always on personalising each student's learning experience to support them in their learning pathway towards "excellence."

We invest in our young people by: providing a safe and supportive learning environment; developing innovative and engaging programs and learning experiences; responding to every student's needs; and setting high expectations for learning, presentation, attendance and community responsibility.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Provide strategic leadership by guiding the department to develop and commit to a shared educational vision that focuses on high-quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Promote inclusive and socially just practices within everyday school life while building strong partnerships with students, parents, community groups and relevant agencies.
• Maintain high expectations for both student achievement and staff performance, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Engage in continuous professional growth through lifelong learning and ongoing professional development while remaining future-focused and strategic.
• Ensure effective governance and resource management by understanding relevant legislation and policies and managing human, financial, facilities 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-page response to Key Capabilities 1 and 2 in the attached role description in the How you will be Assessed section.

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.

• SER682649_26T - Role Description (PDF, 253KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants