Description:
An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and innovated leader to join Western Cape College's leadership team in the role of Head of Campus - Mapoon on a temporary full-time basis, until 12 December 2025 unless otherwise determined.
If you are someone who can deliver the vision of our College and Department, improve the educational outcomes of students, develop quality teaching and learning, as well as create positive relationships between students, teachers, and stakeholders, then we would love to hear from you!
Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Education & Training Classification Stream3/Level 2 Workplace Location Far North Qld Job ad reference QLD/FNR634624/25T Closing date 19-May-2025 Yearly salary $148205 - $150827 Fortnightly salary $5680.70 - $5781.20 Job duration Until 12 Dec 2025 unless otherwise determined Contact person Amanda Allender Contact details (07) 4090 6444Access the National Relay Service
The College
The Western Cape College is a unique state school with two campuses located in Mapoon (P-6), and Weipa (P-12), as well as a secondary residential facility also located in Weipa. Each Campus is set in its own amazing cultural, social and geographical environment, spread over a vast area of the Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland.
As the largest P-12 school in the Cape, we have an important role to play in supporting and continuing to lead innovative practices with Indigenous and Remote Education. Our vision is that all young people are well prepared for their futures with skills to progress purposefully on their chosen pathway, and we firmly believe in a strong foundation to learning being the stepping stone to future successes.
For more information about working at Western Cape College, check out our website. Additionally, whilst our College doesn't feature, we encourage interested applicants to view the following You Tube clip as it provides a great snapshop of living in Weipa, and also includes some footage of Mapoon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh4GtO8eOjc
About the Role
As the Head of Campus Mapoon, you will play a vital role in improving the educational outcomes of students, developing the quality of teaching and learning, and nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers, the community, and stakeholders. This position will have a teaching load and the successful candidate will be required to engage in work based at the Weipa Campus are various times throughout the term.
The College structure and processes will ensure you have access to specialist support in respect to leadership, teaching and learning, as well as business activities, including, finance, facilities, and payroll.
You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:
- Lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
- Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling- with a particularly in relation to State Delivered Kindergartens.
- Manage resources to achieve goals.
- Support the students from the Mapoon community to successfully transition onto secondary school pathways.
WCC is one college. We value leaders who are connected to the whole of college P-12, being able to broker best practice, support and resources across the college. The college values our identity as a learning hub. We value our ability to walk beside other schools as we lift our performance.
The Benefits
This role will provide the successful school leader with access to a suite of professional, financial and personal benefits including:
- Additional incentives under the Recognition of Remote Service Scheme
- Access to subsided Principal accommodation.
- Supportive network of school leaders and regional advisors.
- Relocation assistance.
- Access to local, regional and state-wide professional development opportunities.
- Detailed information about the Department's
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 response to the How you will be Assessed section of 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.