This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About us:

Located on Queensland's beautiful Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore State High School is a vibrant and dynamic secondary school catering for students from Years 7-12.

The school offers a diverse and cutting-edge curriculum, with a strong focus on academic achievement, student wellbeing and individual growth.

Guided by its motto, Strive, Serve, Succeed, Shine, the school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

Your opportunity:

- Lead the school department in establishing and maintaining a shared educational vision focused on achieving quality outcomes for all students.
- Promote socially just practices across the school and maintain high expectations for both student and staff performance.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, professional development and forward-thinking strategic planning.
- Build and maintain effective partnerships with students,



parents, government agencies and community organisations.
- 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.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

📌 EOI - Head of Department - Junior Secondary - Maroochydore State High School (Sunshine Coast)
🏢 Education Queensland
📍 Sunshine Coast