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Head Of Department - Senior Schooling - Alexandra Hills State High School

Education
Brisbane Full-day Full-time

Description:

An opportunity exists for a passionate, experienced and innovative Head of Department (Secondary) - Senior Schooling to join the leadership team at Alexandra Hills State High School on a full-time temporary basis, from 22 April 2025 until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.

You will be a strategic, forward thinker and will play a vital role in leading the education services that are delivered at Alexandra Hills State High School to ensure students have the knowledge and skills to succeed post Year 12.

The successful applicant will need to have knowledge, experience and leadership with the Senior Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), Queensland Curriculum Assessment Authority (QCAA) and extensive knowledge of Vocational Education and Training (VET).

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Education & Training Classification Stream 2 /HO1 Workplace Location Brisbane - East Job ad reference QLD/MSR628918/25T Closing date 13-Apr-2025 Yearly salary $141088 - $143582 Fortnightly salary $5407.90 - $5503.50 Job duration 24 Apr 2025 until 12 Dec 2025 Contact person Linda Peterson Contact details (07) 3820 1444
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About Alexandra Hills State High School

Our leafy campus provides a learning environment where students are both challenged and supported in studying subjects from a very broad and diverse selection.

As a member of the Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy, we are able to offer students special opportunities to explore careers in the resources sector. Through partnerships with other learning providers students are able to commence Diploma courses and complete Certificate courses whilst at school. We also offer school-based traineeships and apprenticeships. Apart from the academic program, the excellent sporting and cultural programs add to the richness of the educational experience for our students.

About the Role

Head of Department - Senior Schooling will be responsible, but not limited to:

  • Tracking and monitoring student achievement and progress data including QCE attainment, ATAR & VET completion.
  • Leading a range of faculty teams in a large school, to deliver quality outcomes for a diverse range of students across years 10-12.
  • Leading and quality assuring a diverse suite of senior subjects including VET and complimentary pathways subjects.
  • Working collaboratively with the college leadership team on the continued review and refinement of senior pathways at AHSHS.
  • Forming partnerships with other external agencies, community, industry and business to facilitate VET and employment opportunities for students at AHSHS.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply

  • Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
  • A 2-pg written statement in response to 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.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

30 Mar 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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