About this job
About the Department
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 the School
Located 170km southwest of Rockhampton, Woorabinda is a close-knit community on the traditional lands of the Wadja and Ghungalu Aboriginal peoples. Our town offers essential services, including a hospital, sports complex, church, retail store and café, with sealed road access to Rockhampton and Baralaba, and all weather sealed airstrip on the outskirts of town.
Woorabinda State School is a kindergarten to Year Six school and our school motto is 'Proud and Deadly'. Our local traditional owners, elders, and community members are vital to our school, collaborating with staff to weave local history, family stories, and local languages into the curriculum. Our school is committed to the embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives (EATSIPs) agenda, fostering a deep connection to and respect for the rich cultural heritage of the region.
About the Role
As the Head of Department (Curriculum), your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Lead the delivery of Delivery of V9 Curriculum planning
- Support the Science and Culture program with expertise and strong organisation skills
- Provide Non Contact Time (NCT) and Teacher coverage on class if required
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 written response (2-page maximum) 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.
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).
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