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Head of Department - Senior Schooling (HO1) - Mitchelton State High School
Metropolitan North Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Mitchelton State High School is seeking a focused and dynamic leader to join a committed team dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for our students. This opportunity will suit an educator who values collaboration,
builds strong professional relationships, and is committed to continuous improvement.
The successful applicant for the Head of Department position will provide strategic leadership across Senior Schooling and the
Technology Department, strengthen student engagement and achievement, and drive consistent, high-quality teaching and learning practices across the school.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Stream 2 /HO1 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MNR700621/26P |
| Closing date | 22-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Carla PANTANO |
| Contact details | (07) 3550 1111 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Your opportunity:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Leading and managing the academic senior program to ensure student achievement
- Implementing change initiatives and developing staff capability
- Management of the Mitchelton SHS Registered Training Organisation
- Building community engagement and patnerships
- Managing senior schooling and Technology resources to achieve educational goals and maintain a positive learning culture
- Overseaing the QCE recovery program
- Collection and analysis of Senior Schooling data
- Leading and managing the Technology Department
Interested? To Apply:
- 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 will be assessed' or 'Competencies' 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.
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MNR700621_26P - Role Description (PDF, 271KB)
Role Description
Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
Information Package for Applicants
