Are you an experienced educational leader passionate about supporting students and strengthening teaching and learning?

Kawana Waters State College are seeking applications for a permanent full-time Head of Department - Vocational Education and Training to join their school community.

The role will lead the Vocational, Education and Training (VET) and Applied Technologies department in alignment with school priorities, departmental strategic directions, relevant VET standards and regulatory requirements, while promoting high expectations, innovation, engagement and inclusion.

About Us

Kawana Waters State College is a co-educational Independent Public School offering quality education from Prep to Year 12 (P-12). Students, parents and staff value its warm, supportive atmosphere and its focus on academic excellence.

The College's varied academic and sporting facilities reflect the breadth of the College's educational offerings. The College is set between the Pacific Ocean and the world class sports and rowing precincts of the Sunshine Coast Stadium and Lake Kawana.

Across Lake

Kawana the College forms part of the vibrant and innovative health and business precinct including the Sunshine Coast University Hospital. Close partnerships with this precinct, the University of the Sunshine Coast, the Sunshine Coast Trade Training Centre and Education Queensland International mean that career pathways and international perspectives are abundant at Kawana Waters State College.

Your Opportunity The Head of Departments will provide strong curriculum and instructional leadership, working collaboratively with teachers, students, industry partners and the wider school community to develop and implement a shared vision for quality learning.

A key focus of the role will be to provide strategic leadership of VET delivery within the broader state-wide context,



recognising the important role of vocational education in preparing young people for further education, training, employment and changing workforce needs. The successful applicant will contribute to a consistent, high-quality approach to VET provision that reflects state-wide priorities, industry needs and emerging employment pathways, while ensuring programs remain responsive to the needs of local students and communities.

The Head of Department will lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of VET programs, ensuring quality assurance, compliance, effective assessment practices, industry currency and strong student outcomes. This will include building productive partnerships with industry, Registered Training Organisations, employers, community organisations and other educational providers to strengthen authentic learning experiences, work-based learning and post-school pathways.

This role provides an chance to lead a dynamic and evolving area of education, connecting state-wide VET priorities with school-based innovation, industry expectations and the aspirations of students, while contributing to a strong culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.

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' or 'Competencies' 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

📌 Head of Department - Vocational Education and Training - Kawana Waters State College (Sunshine Coast)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Sunshine Coast