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Head of Department - Woodford Education and Training Centre (Three Positions)
North Coast Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Woodford Youth Education and Training Centre supports the rehabilitation of young people through education, skills development, and personal growth, with a strong focus on creating opportunities for learning and positive behavioural change.
This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal, hands-on role in shaping students lives as well as establishing a new school building its culture, systems, and programs alongside the foundational leadership team from day one.
Join a team that is making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and help lay the foundations for a facility that will shape brighter futures for years to come.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Stream 2 /HO1 |
| Workplace Location | Sunshine Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/NCR706197/26P |
| Closing date | 17-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Cameron McCormack |
| Contact details | 0408 775 853 Access the National Relay Service |
About the School;
Woodford Youth Education and Training Centre (WYETC), located within the new Woodford Youth Detention Centre set to open in 2027, offers a unique opportunity to deliver innovative, high-quality education and training programs that support the rehabilitation and reintegration of young people in custody.
The centre is committed to helping young people build confidence, resilience and direction to make lasting positive changes.
Operating 48 weeks per year, WYETC provides a rewarding teaching environment with the same leave entitlements as mainstream schools.
HOD Senior Schooling:
- The successful candidate will demonstrate experience working with students from diverse and complex backgrounds, an understanding of trauma-informed practices, and the ability to lead, support and inspire staff.
- This role has a strong focus on RTO management, industry and training partnerships, innovative VET programming, curriculum development, and evidence-based practices. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with staff to establish RTO compliance and consistent teaching approaches that support student engagement, achievement and positive educational pathways.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead vocational strategy, including the establishment and management of the RTO and its programs.
- Develop partnerships with industry, training organisations, schools and community groups to support student pathways.
- Oversee VET curriculum planning, assessment, moderation and program delivery.
- Ensure VET programs meet RTO standards, departmental policies and WYETC strategic priorities.
- Promote inclusive teaching practices and support staff development through coaching, mentoring and professional learning.
HOD English and Math:
- The successful candidate will demonstrate experience working with students from diverse and complex backgrounds, an understanding of trauma-informed practices, and the ability to lead, support and inspire staff.
- This role has a strong focus on curriculum development, explicit instruction and evidence-based numeracy practices. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with staff to establish consistent teaching approaches that support student engagement, achievement and positive educational pathways.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead the development and implementation of whole-school approaches to Mathematics and English, including Australian Curriculum v9.0, numeracy and literacy development, targeted interventions, school-based programs and QCAA Short Courses in Numeracy and Literacy.
- Oversee curriculum planning, assessment and moderation across both learning areas, ensuring consistent teaching practices and supporting positive student learning outcomes and progress.
- Promote inclusive and culturally responsive teaching practices, maintaining high expectations for student engagement, achievement and progress while recognising diverse learning needs and educational experiences.
- Support staff professional development through coaching, mentoring and professional learning, with a focus on explicit instruction, literacy and numeracy development, and effective teaching practices.
- Build partnerships with students, families, schools and community organisations to strengthen literacy and numeracy outcomes and support positive educational pathways, ensuring programs align with departmental policies and WYETC's strategic priorities.
What We Offer:
- Brand new, modern facilities and quality resources
- Real career development opportunities
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 written statement in response to 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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Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
Information Package for Applicants
NCR706197_26P Role Description (PDF, 272KB)
Role Description
