About this job
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Doomadgee State School
Doomadgee State School is situated in the remote Aboriginal community of Doomadgee, within North West Queensland. As a school, we consider it an honour and a privilege to serve the Doomadgee community and provide a curriculum that allows all students to reach their individual potential.
Doomadgee State School aims to empower students towards a Life of Choice by delivering the Australian Curriculum through context-rich units that resonate with their experiences. Our vision includes crafting engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences deeply connected to community and country, fostering cultural appreciation and academic growth.
About the Role
The Head of Department, Student Services will:
- Focus on initiatives to support the educational outcomes for students.
- Incorporate the vision of Early Childhood and State Schools Division into school planning.
- Develop the quality of teaching and learning.
- Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and community.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
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 written statement in response to 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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.