Lead CYAAA's Coen Campus and its Academy Education Model in this temporary full-time Head of Campus prospect.

Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy (CYAAA) is a partnership between the Department of Education and Good to Great Schools Australia, showcasing their Academy Education Model across CYAAA Coen Campus and CYAAA Hopevale Campus.

Working with the Principal, you will lead teaching and learning, improve student outcomes and build strong relationships across the school, family and community. The Head of Campus Coen Campus reports to the Principal CYAAA.

This is a temporary full-time position commencing in Term 4, 2026 and continuing through the 2027 school year, from 21 January to 3 December 2027, unless otherwise determined.

About us:

The Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy (CYAAA) is a partnership between the Department of Education and Good to Great Schools, showcasing their comprehensive Academy Education Model.

Our vision is to deliver ‘best of both worlds' educational opportunities that support students' bicultural identity while preparing them to succeed in high quality secondary boarding school.

CYAAA's education model is centred on the child and the belief that successful outcomes can be achieved for every child. It has two priority areas:

- Effective teaching - quality teaching program supported by school team professional learning and a strong commitment to continuous school improvement.
- Social and emotional wellbeing - delivered through the evidence-based Every Child is Special program, with strong family and community engagement.

The education program was developed specifically to address the needs of CYAAA's two campuses in Coen and Hopevale and is based on Direct Instruction, with a focus on explicit teaching. Coen is located at the northern end of the Great Dividing Range and is surrounded by mountains.



The township is 3 hours drive (240 km) from Laura and approximately 7 hours (580 km) north west of Cairns.

CYAAA is an identified school participating in the Department of Education (DoE) Partnership Initiative (PI). Schools in communities with a high degree of complexity and vulnerability receive prioritised support and resourcing and act as champions for the communities they serve.

Your opportunity:

As the Head of Campus - Coen, you will report to the Principal and lead all aspects of CYAAA's education model at the campus.

You will

- Deliver the vision of the department
- Lead the CYAAA's education model at Coen Campus.
- Improve educational outcomes for students
- Develop the quality of teaching and learning
- Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.

Applicants will have:
- Relevant leadership experience in curriculum and instruction.
- Experience in the delivery of Direct Instruction and/or Explicit Direct Instruction.

Applicants will be requested to attend a CYAAA leader recruitment virtual workshop program. The successful applicant will be required to complete the Introduction to Effective Instruction training on appointment.

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 will be assessed' section of the attached role description.
- Attach evidence 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.

📌 Head of Campus (Level 2) - Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy - Coen Campus
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Coen