EOI - Head of Department - Health and Physical Education - Corinda State High School

2 weeks ago


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

*This is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

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

Corinda State High School is one of Brisbane's leading co-educational Independent Public Schools, set in a beautiful, leafy environment just 10 kilometres from the city centre. Our vision is to create a place of learning that exceeds expectations, with a strong reputation for excellence in sport.

We are proud to offer robust programs of sporting excellence, including our specialist Football and Tennis Excellence programs, alongside our highly regarded Netball program. With high levels of student participation across these programs, Corinda SHS has established a strong presence in interschool competitions, gala days, and representative pathways.

Our culture of sporting success is supported by a highly committed and professional staff, dedicated to developing both the athletic performance and personal growth of our students. Through sport, students are encouraged to nurture their talents, develop resilience and leadership, and pursue pathways that connect to future opportunities.

Explore the school: Visit Corinda State High School.

About the Role

As the Head of Department, you will lead a dynamic and successful Health and Physical Education (HPE) faculty that delivers high-quality programs across Junior HPE, Senior Health, and Sport & Recreation, including the school's renowned Football and Tennis Excellence programs and its growing Netball program. With strong student participation and consistent success in interschool competitions, gala days, and representative pathways, this role offers the opportunity to drive innovation, enhance student engagement, and build on the school's proud tradition of sporting excellence.

Your Responsibilities

As the Head of Department - Health and Physical Education, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Line manage a large and dynamic team of HPE staff members, including the sports coordinator and Elite Sports Director.

Lead the quality assurance and implementation of the HPE curriculum from Years 7-12 including the Programs of Excellence for Football and Tennis in these year levels.

Liaise with external providers to develop opportunities in conjunction with curriculum goals.

Oversee key operations within the HPE faculty, including approving Sports Excursion Planners, ensuring CARA compliance, coordinating the annual Sports Awards Evening, and managing financial responsibilities.

Develop positive relationships with parents, surrounding schools and outside sporting associations.

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 (1-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.

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.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

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



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