Lead student engagement and wellbeing in a unique Cape York learning community.

The Northern Peninsula Area State College - Bamaga Junior Campus is seeking applications from suitably experienced educators for the temporary position of Head of Department - Student Engagement.

The successful applicant in this position will work alongside the Head of Campus and is accountable to and under the direction of the College Principal or delegate. The position is until the end of term 4, 2027, unless otherwise determined.

If you have skills and experience in student engagement strategies, then this position is an opportunity to experience middle leadership, live in an incredibly rich cultural area of Cape York and make a difference in the lives of First Nations students.

Job details

This is a temporary full-time position until 3 December 2027, unless otherwise determined.

Who we are at NPASC
Northern Peninsular Area State College is situated on the tip of Cape York Peninsula. The College (NPASC) is a K-12 College with 3 campuses. Ama Mary Eseli Injinoo and Bamaga Primary Campuses have Kindy to Year 6, while Year 7 - 12 secondary student needs are met by the Senior Campus in Bamaga. All campuses are managed by a Head of Campus, with the College Principal overseeing strategic direction.

The Northern Peninsula Area Communities
The NPA communities consist of people who identify strongly with Aboriginal culture, Torres Strait Islander culture and non-indigenous cultures. Many local families originate from Saibai Island and Badu Island, as well as many other islands in the Torres Strait.

The people of Injinoo are descendants of the original Aboriginal people of this area, while other Aboriginal communities have strong ties with Old Mapoon near Weipa or Lockhart River. There is a regular flow of family members visiting relatives and relatives visiting from throughout the Torres Strait and other mainland centres such as Townsville, Cairns and Weipa. This makes for a variety of cultural practices, experiences and expectations.

Living in Bamaga
Living and working in the remote town of Bamaga, you will have access to the generous benefits the Department offers for temporary teachers and staff employed in rural and remote locations. These benefits include travel, location allowances and subsidised departmental housing.

The opportunity
As Head of Department - Student Engagement you will:

• Focus on initiatives to support the educational outcomes for students.
• Incorporate the vision of Early Childhood and State Schools Division into school planning.
• Develop the quality of teaching and learning.
• Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and the community.

Please note: this role incorporates a notional teaching load to be negotiated.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement innovative strategies to improve student learning outcomes and attendance, particularly for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring quality outcomes for all students.
• Monitor student performance and behaviour, and develop targeted intervention strategies where required.
• Develop and implement community engagement initiatives in partnership with organisations, local businesses and not-for-profit groups.
• Liaise with external agencies, including Indigenous support services, to support new students and families, addressing their academic, social and emotional needs.
• Embed socially just practices across the school to strengthen student attendance, engagement and academic achievement.

How to Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one referee must be your current line manager).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of the Role Description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the 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 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, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  FNR690907_26T - Role Description (PDF, 363KB)
  Role Description