Head of Department

You will join an established and supportive team committed to high-quality virtual learning.

As part of this collaborative state-wide team, you will plan, deliver, and refine teaching programs tailored to learner needs.

You'll also work closely with classroom teachers, school leaders, and Queensland Virtual Academy colleagues to support student engagement, achievement, and success.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you

About The Department Of Education
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us .

Who We Are
The Queensland Virtual Academy is a statewide, cohesive approach to increasing equity in student access to curriculum pathways, learning opportunities, and teaching expertise

Step Into Your Next Chapter
Upon negotiation, this position can be located anywhere in Queensland, offering state-wide flexibility. The successful applicant will work across subject areas to lead curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment practices in a virtual context that meets the diverse needs of students.

Responsibilities Include
As the Head of Department (Curriculum, with a focus on languages), your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead relevant curriculum areas or whole school program in developing and providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.
• Engage in lifelong learning and professional development.
• Build partnerships with students, parents, agencies, and community groups.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

The Perfect Fit

• Strategic and innovative curriculum leader with a deep commitment to the Department of Education's Equity and Excellence strategy.
• Ensures that curriculum planning, assessment, and reporting are fully aligned with the K–12 Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Framework.
• Provides instructional leadership across a broad range of curriculum areas, supporting state-wide access to high-quality learning opportunities across all subject areas.
• Leads collaborative capability development across schools, fostering effective data use and evidence-informed instructional practices.
• Demonstrates a clear instructional vision that delivers high-impact virtual teaching and learning services to Queensland.
• Possesses proven experience in leading curriculum delivery with expertise in the Australian Curriculum and/or QCAA syllabuses, translating these into high-quality virtual programs.
• Has the capacity to lead and support schools accessing QVA services, including live online lessons, on-demand resources, school-to-school partnerships, and targeted programs.

Submit Your Application

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you may be assessed section of the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration 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