Head of Department

2 days ago

Hope Vale Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $104,000 - $130,000 per year

The Principal of CYAAA (Cape York Australian Aboriginal Academy) is seeking applications for a Head of Department - Student Services (Wellbeing) - for both Hope Vale and Coen Campuses.

This position is Full-time temporary until the end of Term 4, 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Welcome to Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy

The Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy (CYAAA) is a partnership between the Queensland Department of Education and Good to Great Schools Australia (GGSA). The school delivers a Direct Instruction and explicit teaching model, providing a structured and evidence-based approach to ensure high-quality learning outcomes for all students.

Our vision is for our students to achieve their full potential, talent and creativity, and have the confidence and capacity for hard work so they can orbit between two worlds and enjoy the best of both.

Our education model is driven by a focus on the child and a belief that successful outcomes can be achieved for every child. It has two priority areas:

  • effective teaching, which relates to quality teaching program supported with school team professional learning and a strong commitment to continuous school improvement; and
  • social and emotional wellbeing of students delivered through the Every Child is Special program that is evidence-based and has strong family and community engagement.

The Academy campuses have transformed on their improvement journey from 'Poor to Fair' and are now on the 'Fair to Good' journey. For the first time children in these campuses have access to a quality 'best of both worlds' education.

The Role - What We Offer

As the Head of Department - Student Services (Wellbeing):

This position is part of the Department's Partnership Initiative, supporting remote Indigenous Schools. The position will be based at the CYAAA Hopevale Campus and will travel to CYAAA Coen campus once each term.

You will provide overall leadership of the student support services across CYAAA. Within this role you will develop, implement and lead a wellbeing program to assist students in their academic, social, emotional and cultural growth while also allowing case management for students identified as requiring support for engagement.

The Head of Department - Student Services (Wellbeing) is accountable to and under the direction of the Head of Campus or CYAAA Principal.

About living in Hopevale

Set in a picturesque valley, Hopevale is a discrete Aboriginal community situated approximately 370km north of Cairns and just under 50km north-west of Cooktown.

The community has a population of around 1,500 people, with its own school, hospital, church, supermarket and service station.

Interested? To Apply:

  • 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.

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.

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