Head of Department

4 days ago

Logan City, Australia Education Full time

About the Department of Education
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 Beenleigh Special School
Beenleigh Special School is located in the northern end of the South East Region. Students are drawn from a wide geographic area that includes suburbs within the Gold Coast City, Logan City and Beaudesert Shire councils. The students attending the school are verified with an intellectual disability or with the dual diagnosis of intellectual disability and Autism. Some students are also verified with a physical, learning or visual impairment. The students range in age from 5 to 17 years old. Students in the school are drawn from a diverse range of economic and social backgrounds.
About the Role

**Responsibilities include, but are not limited to**:

- Lead the relevant curriculum areas or whole school program 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.
- Form partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Maximum 2-page CV; and
- A 1-page written statement explaining how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of this role.

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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

  • Head of Department

    4 weeks ago

    Logan City, Queensland, Australia Brisbane Catholic Education Full time

    Head of Department (English/HASS/Languages/Arts) - St Bonaventure's College St Bonaventure's College (P-12) is a Catholic co-educational school located in Flagstone. Our school offers a comprehensive education from Prep to Year 12, fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential. We are...

  • Head of Department

    4 weeks ago

    Logan City, Queensland, Australia Brisbane Catholic Education Full time

    Head of Department (English/HASS/Languages/Arts) - St Bonaventure's CollegeSt Bonaventure's College (P-12) is a Catholic co-educational school located in Flagstone. Our school offers a comprehensive education from Prep to Year 12, fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.We are committed...

  • Head of Department

    2 weeks ago

    Logan City, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time $104,000 - $156,000 per year

    *About the DepartmentThe 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...

  • Head of Department

    2 weeks ago

    Logan City, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time $104,000 - $156,000 per year

    *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...

  • Head of Department

    2 weeks ago

    Logan City, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time $120,000 - $150,000 per year

    *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...

  • Head of Department

    4 weeks ago

    Logan City, Queensland, Australia Brisbane Catholic Education Full time

    Head of Department - Curriculum & Program (HPE and Sport) - St Bonaventure's College, FLAGSTONE Location: St Bonaventure's College, FlagstoneStart date: 21 January 2026 Work hours: 30 hours/week Salary: $86,601 - $124,725 per annum (commensurate with experience) + Tier 3 ML Allowance + superannuation Full Time Continuing Ad close date: 8th...

  • Head of Department

    4 weeks ago

    Logan City, Queensland, Australia Brisbane Catholic Education Full time

    Head of Department - Curriculum & Program (HPE and Sport) - St Bonaventure's College, FLAGSTONELocation: St Bonaventure's College, FlagstoneStart date: 21 January 2026Work hours: 30 hours/weekSalary: $86,601 - $124,725 per annum (commensurate with experience) + Tier 3 ML Allowance + superannuationFull Time ContinuingAd close date: 8th October 2025Contact:...

  • Head of Department

    4 days ago

    Logan City, Australia Education Full time

    About the Department of Education 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...

  • Head of Department

    1 week ago

    Logan City, Australia Education Full time

    (Image sourced from Shailer Park State High School) **About the School**: Shailer Park State High School is a progressive campus whose big plans and bold ambitions have seen it become one of the most successful independent public high schools in the Logan area. With excellent teaching practices, high expectations and a supportive and nurturing educational...

  • Head of Department

    1 week ago

    Logan City, Australia Education Full time

    (Image sourced from Beenleigh State High School) **About the School**: Our school mission statement is, 'We Care. We Are Responsible. We Achieve.' This statement is integral to our school. We have a caring and committed staff, who strongly encourage responsible behaviour and constantly focus on student achievement so that our students have the best possible...