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Chancellor State College is a Prep to Year 12 school located in Sippy Downs on the Sunshine Coast.

The college is committed to quality teaching and learning, with a robust focus on academic achievement, inclusion and student development.

Students benefit from a wide range of academic, sporting, creative arts and STEM programs, supported by modern facilities and a partnership with the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Your opportunity:

The Head of Department (Languages, International Education and Global Schooling) is a strategic leader responsible for leading the Japanese Language Faculty while driving the growth, development and sustainability of the College's international education, distance education and global engagement programs.

Working collaboratively with students, staff, parents, international partners and community stakeholders, the successful applicant will champion high-quality learning outcomes, student wellbeing and attendance, while implementing innovative programs that expand international opportunities and strengthen the College's global profile.
They will actively contribute to the College vision, values and strategic priorities through a culture of high expectations, continuous improvement and positive relationships.




The role includes leading and growing the international student program, overseeing student recruitment, welfare, homestay arrangements, study tours and global partnerships, while managing relationships with Education Queensland International, international agents, homestay families and external providers.
The successful applicant will also coordinate distance education programs, supervise the International Homestay Coordinator, manage program budgets and logistics, and promote global schooling initiatives.
As a member of the College leadership team, they will be responsible for the effective management of human, financial, curriculum and facility resources, while building staff capability and supporting positive behaviour, engagement and inclusive learning environments across the College.

PLease view the role descriptionfor a full list of responsibilities.

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 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

📌 Head of Department - International Studies - Chancellor State College (Sunshine Coast)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Sunshine Coast