We are seeking a Head of Department - Industrial Design and Technologies to lead a forward thinking program that inspires creativity, problem-solving and real-world application of design principals. As Head of Department - Industrial Design and Technologies you will provide strategic and industrial leadership, ensuring high quality teaching and learning across subjects such as design, engineering, and technologies. This is a temporary full-time position until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About Us:

Morayfield State High School is a dynamic, growing and ambitious school where we seek to gain the best outcome for each and every student. We are delighted to welcome you to our school community and hope that your school experience is a rewarding and fulfilling one.

At Morayfield we are focused on maximising student achievement and wellbeing.  To this end, we offer a wide range of courses and activities designed to enhance the future prospects of our young people as they make their way in an increasingly complex world. We build productive partnerships to support students to transition from school to further education and employment. The school has also developed a strategic alliance with our local primary schools and works closely with them to promote public education and to produce better outcomes for students as they transition from primary to high school.

Our core values - Respect, Responsibility and Cooperation - affirm appropriate and consistent behaviour in an environment focused on improving performance. The Connect learning and wellbeing program supports our students to develop the skills and attitudes they need to achieve success.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Lead the department in developing and committing to a shared educational vision focused on high-quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Embed socially just practices while maintaining high expectations for student achievement and staff performance.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Build strong partnerships with students, parents, government agencies, and the wider community.
• Demonstrate strategic, future-focused leadership by understanding relevant legislation and effectively managing human, financial, facility, and curriculum resources.

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.

• MNR686593_26T - Role Description (PDF, 252KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants