At Tamborine Mountain State High School, we are seeking a highly organised, collaborative and student-focused Head of Department ￂ﾿ Senior Schooling to lead and oversee the academic progress, engagement and successful transition pathways of our senior students.

The successful applicant will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, highly effective communication skills, and a commitment to data-informed decision-making that supports student achievement and wellbeing.

This is a temporary full-time position commencing 21 January 2027 until 10 December 2027, unless otherwise determined.

Apply now for the opportunity to lead senior schooling at Tamborine Mountain State High School and make a positive difference to student achievement, engagement and future pathways.

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About us:

Nestled in the beautiful Gold Coast hinterland, Tamborine Mountain State High School is a high-performing co-educational secondary school catering for students from Years 7-12.

The school offers a diverse curriculum, including academic, vocational, cultural and sporting pathways, with a solid focus on student achievement and wellbeing.

Guided by its values of Respect, Integrity and Care, the school is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

Your opportunity:

In this role, you will provide strategic leadership across all aspects of senior schooling, including monitoring QCE and ATAR eligibility,



coordinating senior education and training pathways, managing enrolments and subject selection processes, overseeing student interventions and case management, and ensuring compliance with all senior schooling requirements.

Working closely with students, families and staff, you will foster a culture of high expectations and support, enabling every student to achieve their personal best and successfully transition to further education, training or employment.

Responsibilities include:

- Lead the school department in developing and maintaining a shared educational vision focused on achieving quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Promote socially just practices throughout the school while maintaining high expectations for student and staff performance.
- Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning, ongoing professional development and future-focused strategic planning.
- Establish and maintain effective partnerships with students, parents, government agencies and community groups.
- Oversee the department's human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources, ensuring relevant legislation and policies are understood and followed.

Please view the role description for 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.

📌 Head of Department - Senior Schooling - Tamborine Mountain State High School
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
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