Head of Department

Are you an experienced primary curriculum teacher ready to take the next step in your career? Ama Mary Eseli Injinoo Campus, Northern Peninsula Area State College, is seeking a Head of Department (Curriculum) as part of the Partnership Initiative. This temporary role, available until the end of Term 4, 2026 (with a negotiable start date), offers the chance to make a real difference in a remote community school. Working with the Head of Campus, the position is accountable to the College Principal or delegate.

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About The Partnership Initiative
This role supports the Department of Education's Equity and Excellence Strategy through the Partnership Initiative, a project piloting the delivery of tailored and differentiated support to 42 regional, rural, and remote Queensland schools. The initiative aims to enable participating schools to collaborate with community partners and government agencies to deliver locally responsive and integrated strategies. The initiative is grounded in a place-based approach, drawing from evidence that outcomes for children, students, families, and communities improve when services and supports are integrated across government, industry, and local communities. It also supports the involvement of First Nations communities in decision-making to enhance learning and life outcomes for young Indigenous Australians.

About Northern Peninsular Area State College
Northern Peninsular Area State College is situated on the tip of Cape York Peninsula. The College (NPASC) is a K-12 College with 3 campuses. Ama Mary Eseli Injinoo and Bamaga Primary Campuses have Kindy to Year 6, while Year secondary student needs are met by the Senior Campus in Bamaga. All campuses are managed by a Head of Campus, with the College Principal overseeing strategic direction.

About The Northern Peninsula Area Communities
The NPA communities are made up of people who identify strongly with Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and non-Indigenous cultures. Many local families have origins in Saibai Island, Badu Island, and other islands in the Torres Strait. The people of Injinoo are descendants of the original Aboriginal inhabitants of the area, while other Aboriginal communities maintain strong connections to Old Mapoon near Weipa and Lockhart River. A regular flow of family members visiting from across the Torres Strait and mainland centres such as Townsville, Cairns, and Weipa contributes to a rich diversity of cultural practices, experiences, and expectations.

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About Living In Bamaga
Living and working in the remote town of Bamaga provides access to generous benefits offered by the Department for temporary teachers and staff in rural and remote areas, including travel support, location allowances, and subsidised departmental housing. You will also have a unique opportunity to support your School Leader by analysing community trends and needs, engaging with key stakeholders, and promoting a forward-focused educational vision.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position
Please note: this role incorporates a notional 0.4 FTE teaching load (usually in your area of specialty
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.

Occupational group
Education & Training