Head of Department

Head of Department - Senior Schooling / Technology - Mitchelton State High... Add expected salary to your profile for insights Mitchelton State High School is seeking a dynamic and experienced educational leader to join our leadership team as Head of Department - Senior Schooling & Technology. This role involves working collaboratively with staff, students, parents, and external partners to ensure every student is supported to achieve their Queensland Certificate of Education and reach theirpost-school goals. The successful applicant will also lead the Vocational Education and Training Program in the school. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you About the Department of Education: Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us. Who We Are: Mitchelton State High School is located Northwest of Brisbane. We cater to a diverse community of learners across Years 7 - 12. We have a current enrolment of approximately 560 students, a Trade Training Centre on site, International Student Program and High School Preparation Program. Students at Mitchelton State High School learn in a community that values respect, engagement, achievement and lifelong learning. We encourage all students to perform at their best, maintain a positive attitude and aim for individual excellence in all that they do. Our dedicated teaching staff maintain a strong sense of commitment to student performance and achievement. Academic staff and the Leadership Team work closely with Student Support Services and community organisations to deliver high quality programs to maximise student engagement in study. Developing strategic relationships with training providers and services Tracking and monitoring student outcomes and progress across the Senior School RTO Management and coordination of the school VET Program Establishing and maintaining relationships with outside providers in the various VET and University pathways to assist students accessing these programs Leading and managing the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) tracking in the Senior School Leading and managing the Senior Education Training Plan (SET-P) for students in Year 10 Curriculum leadership of Technology KLA Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities. Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) Attach a 2-page written statement in response to 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. Unlock job insights Salary match Number of applicants Skills match Department of Education and Training Queensland We deliver world-class education and training services for Queenslanders at every stage of their personal and professional development. Through three key portfolios – Early Childhood, Education, and Training – we strive to ensure that Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the economy. With over 80,000 employees across Queensland we offer a diverse range of teaching and non-teaching career and employment opportunities. 95% of our employees work in our extensive network of state schools located in Queensland’s rural, remote, regional and metropolitan communities. This includes school leaders, teachers, non-teaching professionals and a range of school support and administration staff. We are an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. We respect professionalism, embrace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments. Department of Education and Training Queensland We deliver world-class education and training services for Queenslanders at every stage of their personal and professional development. Through three key portfolios – Early Childhood, Education, and Training – we strive to ensure that Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the economy. With over 80,000 employees across Queensland we offer a diverse range of teaching and non-teaching career and employment opportunities. 95% of our employees work in our extensive network of state schools located in Queensland’s rural, remote, regional and metropolitan communities. This includes school leaders, teachers, non-teaching professionals and a range of school support and administration staff. We are an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. We respect professionalism, embrace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments. Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr