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About us
Located in Mount Isa in North West Queensland, Healy State School is a welcoming, co-educational primary school catering for students from Prep to Year 6. Guided by its motto, Freedom to Learn, the school has a strong focus on improving student achievement, inclusive learning and high expectations for all students. With a diverse school community and a commitment to supporting every child's learning and development, Healy State School provides a positive environment where students are encouraged to reach their potential. Your opportunity:




- Lead the relevant curriculum areas or whole-school program 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.
- Build and maintain effective partnerships with students, parents, government agencies and community groups.
- Oversee the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the relevant areas or whole-school program, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and policies. Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities. We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

📌 Head Of Department (Cairns)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Cairns