Head of Department

3 weeks ago


Logan City, Queensland, Australia Queensland Department of Education Full time
Head of Department - Health and Physical Education - Springwood State High School

Springwood State High School is seeking a dynamic and dedicated leader with a passion for sport and Information Technology to drive excellence across two key areas of our school community. This exciting role as Head of Department - Health and Physical Education offers the opportunity to lead the continued development of our HPE department and AFL programs, while also enhancing the resources and capabilities of our schoolwide Information Technology services. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, a clear vision for the growth of sports education, particularly within our AFL program, and the ability to implement innovative IT solutions that support staff and student success.


If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in both sport and technology within a forward-thinking school environment, apply now to join the team at Springwood State High School.



About The Department

The Department of Education is 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 School

Welcome to Springwood State High School, a vibrant co-educational school located 20 minutes south of Brisbane's CBD, serving Years 7 to 12. Our natural bushland setting and excellent facilities, including a Performance Auditorium, Fitness Centre, eSports Hub, student-run café, pool, and Innovation Centre, create an inspiring environment for both staff and students. We pride ourselves on a culture of care where dedicated teachers build positive relationships and develop personalized learning plans to help every student reach their potential. Staff at Springwood enjoy collaborative opportunities within a supportive community and contribute to a dynamic house system that fosters student engagement and growth. We invite you to explore joining our team and becoming part of a school committed to excellence and innovation.



About The Role

As the Head of Department, you will provide strong leadership in curriculum development aligned with school and departmental priorities, driving the vision of Early Childhood and the State Schools Division. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of teaching and learning, while fostering positive relationships among students, staff, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to lead the HPE faculty and AFL Program effectively, alongside advancing the IT capabilities of staff across the school and overseeing the growth of IT resources and infrastructure to support educational excellence.



Your Responsibilities
  • Lead the school department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
  • Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
  • Set high standards for student and staff performance.
  • Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.


Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.



Interested? To Apply
  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
  • Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description \"How you will be assessed\" section.
  • Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements 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.



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



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



Occupational group

Education & Training



Seniority level
  • Not Applicable


Employment type
  • Full-time


Job function
  • Education and Training
  • Government Administration


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