Head Of Department

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia The State Of Queensland Full time
Head of Department - Student Engagement - Mornington Island State School Education(Organisation site )
North Queensland Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division

We're a K-10 School of 220 students situated on Lardil Country within a Community of Islands in the Gulf of Carpentaria, far North West Queensland.

Our team of passionate educators work with families to create a school that enables our young people to be strong, proud andsuccessful citizens in a 21st century world.

We are looking for a Head of Department - Student Engagement, to support the design and implementation of our new Flexible Learning Program on a full-time temporary basis, for a period of 6 months, unless otherwisedetermined.

This Program is an exciting collaboration between the School and other key agencies in the Community.
It targets chronically disengaged students and will feature a Wellbeing focus, On-Country learning and VET components.
Come and make a difference
Job details Position status
Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type
Position type Full-time
Occupational group
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification
Classification Stream 2 /HO1
Workplace Location
Workplace Location North West Qld
Job ad reference
Job ad reference QLD/NQR569715/24 T
Closing date18-Jun-2024
Yearly salary
Yearly salary$ $139400
Fortnightly salary
Fortnightly salary$ $5343.20
Job duration
Job duration A period of 6 months unless otherwise determined

The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity.

This starts with recruitment and selection.
The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary.
This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the Role

In addition to core responsibilities outlined in the attached role description, The Head of Department - Student Engagement will be primarily responsible for Leading the School's Flexible Learning Program.


Key responsibilities include:


Collaborate with partnering agencies, including the Mornington Island Shire Council, Mission Australia, and local Community Elders to deliver a sustainable Flexible Learning Program for students at risk of disengagement with the conventional schooling model.

Co-Design curriculum for the Program, incorporating the Australian Curriculum General Capabilities, Personal and Social Capability, as well as Cultural Learning and Vocational Learning, including work exposure and literacy and numeracy skill building.

Be responsive to advice and direction from Community-led advisory bodies when designing and implementing the Program, including the Local Community Education Board and Council-led directives.

Support Program delivery, including trips on-Country, cooking and life-skills programs and various programs led by other agencies.
Engage with parents and families in the Community to support students to be successful within the Program.

Work closely with the Student Services Team to deliver integrated Multi-Tiered Systems of support for Program Students, including referral pathways.

Key Skills and Attributes to be successful in this role:
Knowledge of the DOE Student Learning and Wellbeing Framework.

Knowledge of the General Capabilities:
Personal and Social Capabilities, including methods for teaching and assessing.
Trauma awareness and understanding of Trauma informed practice.
Knowledge of I/EALD and Indigenous Pedagogies.
The ability to work collaboratively within a team, across different agencies.
Creativity, flexibility, resilience, patience and a sense of adventure

As Head of Department you will be frequently working away from the School site, including making trips onto Country and will be expected to exercise a high degree of autonomy.

This is a truly exciting role, with the opportunity to be part of building something new that has the potential to make a real positive difference to the lives of some of our most disadvantaged students.

If you are interested in find out more, please contact the Principal, Luke Bowering on
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).
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rightsand 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.

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