Lead teaching and learning excellence at Innisfail State College.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educational leader to support staff, strengthen curriculum delivery, and improve student outcomes in a collaborative and high-performing school environment.

Apply now to inspire excellence and make a meaningful difference for students and staff.

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Stream 2 /HO1
Workplace Location Cairns region
Job ad reference QLD/FNR697620/26T
Closing date 24-Aug-2026
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Until 11 Dec 2026 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Sally Hammett
Contact details 07 4078 0222
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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 .

Who We Are:

Innisfail State College opened in 2010 on the site of the former TAFE campus.

Today Innisfail State College is an integrated campus, with Secondary students in Years 7 to 12, Diverse Learning Centre students from Pre-Prep to Year 12, and local TAFE students sharing the school's facilities.

Our purpose is to meet the learning needs of all students and provide each young person or adult with the chance to achieve success in their future outcomes.





We pride ourselves on preparing our students for diverse opportunities once they leave school by offering traditional academic subjects as well as nationally accredited vocational subjects to equip our students for the workforce.

Innisfail is a beautiful rural town just 60 minutes south of Cairns, best known for its sugar and banana industries and high seasonal rain

As the Head of Department, you will have responsibility for the following: lead the school department 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.
- Be futures oriented and strategic. Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the school department.
- Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the school department to achieve goals.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

The portfolio is for English and junior humanities you will be required to:

- Ensure high standards of teaching,



learning and achievement within the department
- Ensure efficient use of resources and creative development of the English curriculum
- Demonstrate capability with QCAA English subjects, including Literature; junior humanities and VET.
- Have knowledge and experience with the Australian Curriculum
- Experience in the operational and performance management of a large faculty using effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to respond to a diverse student population

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 will be assessedsection 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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

Information Package for Applicants

Role Description

📌 Head of Department - Innisfail State College (Cairns)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Cairns