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Head of Department (Curriculum) - Healy State School
North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Take the next step in your leadership career as Head of Department ¿ Curriculum at Healy State School!
This is an exciting opportunity to lead curriculum planning, support effective teaching and learning, and drive improved educational outcomes for students.
Bring your leadership skills, collaborative approach and passion for education to a school community committed to providing quality learning experiences for every student.
Apply now to make a positive impact on teaching, learning and student success at Healy State School!
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Stream 2 /HO1 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/NQR706576/26T |
| Closing date | 22-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 25 June 2027 unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Vanessa Koina |
| Contact details | 07 4437 3555 Access the National Relay Service |
About the Department of Education:
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.
About us:
Located in Mount Isa in North West Queensland, Healy State School is a welcoming, co-educational primary school catering for students from Prep to Year 6.
Guided by its motto, Freedom to Learn, the school has a strong focus on improving student achievement, inclusive learning and high expectations for all students.
With a diverse school community and a commitment to supporting every child's learning and development, Healy State School provides a positive environment where students are encouraged to reach their potential.
Your opportunity:
- Lead the relevant curriculum areas or whole-school program in developing and maintaining a shared educational vision focused on achieving quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Promote socially just practices throughout the school while maintaining high expectations for student and staff performance.
- Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning, ongoing professional development and future-focused strategic planning.
- Build and maintain effective partnerships with students, parents, government agencies and community groups.
- Oversee the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the relevant areas or whole-school program, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and policies.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
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' 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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Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
Information Package for Applicants
NQR706576_26T Role Description (PDF, 272KB)
Role Description
