About this job
About Northern Peninsula State College
Considered the gateway to the Torres Strait, the Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) region is a narrow peninsula bordered by the Coral Sea in the east, the Arafura Sea and Gulf of Carpentaria to the west and the Torres Strait to the north. The NPA region is made up of five indigenous communities; Injinoo, Umagico, Bamaga, New Mapoon and Seisa; each with its own history, languages and traditions strongly influenced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage.
Bamaga, located on the Jardine River 850km north-west of Cairns by road, is the unofficial capital of the NPA region. Today Bamaga is home to approximately 1050 people of whom more that 80% identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage. The main language spoken in Bamaga is Torres Strait Creole, although Kala Kawa Ya and English are also spoken.
Access to Bamaga is by road or air, with Regional Express providing a regular passenger service, all year round. Local amenities in Bamaga include hospital and community health services, sporting facilities, airport, IBIS store, grocery stores and tourist accommodation. Please note NPA is an Alcohol Management Plan community.
About the Role
As Head of Campus - Bamaga Senior you will work with the College leadership under the direction of the College Principal and will lead the provision of high quality educational opportunities to students of Bamaga Senior. Our vision is for all of our students to reach their true potential, to achieve their individual goals and to make a positive contribution to their communities. NPASC offers a rich curriculum program that values and promotes each student's right to experience success, while at the same time encouraging each student to be responsible, respectful, motivated and confident.
This role has accountabilities including:
- Lead and manage the Bamaga Senior Campus, ensuring the delivery of high-quality education and fostering a positive, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment.
- Oversee the development and implementation of a innovative and diverse curriculum that meets the needs of all students, promoting academic and pathway opportunities and personal growth.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with the community, parents, and other stakeholders to support student learning and well-being.
- Mentor and support leaders, teaching and non-teaching staff, providing professional development opportunities and fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture.
- Contribute to the strategic planning and continuous improvement of the college, aligning campus goals with the overall vision and mission of NPASC.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of 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.
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Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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