About this job
About the Western Cape College
The Western Cape College is a unique state school with two campuses located in Mapoon (P-6), and Weipa (P-12), as well as a secondary residential facility also located in Weipa. Each Campus is set in its own amazing cultural, social and geographical environment, spread over a vast area of the Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland.
As the largest P-12 school in the Cape, we have an important role to play in supporting and continuing to lead innovative practices with Indigenous and Remote Education. Western Cape College captures our values as four pillars that guide our everyday work, strategic decisions and service delivery -
- Connection
- Wellbeing
- Learning
- Leading
Relocation expenses may be negotiated with the successful applicant. Subsidised departmental accommodation is available for eligible applicants and remote incentives apply.
For more information about working at Western Cape College, check out our website. Additionally, to experience everything Weipa has to offer, we encourage interested applicants to view the following YouTube clip
The Position
As the Head of Department, you will focus on initiatives to support the educational outcomes for students through nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers, and community. This position will work across all WCC campuses, supporting students from years 5-12.
The successful candidate should have a strong knowledge of, and capacity to provide leadership and guidance for the implementation of innovative measures aimed at improving student learning outcomes and attendance. An ability to develop and sustain productive relationships with all stakeholders is vital.
Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Work collaboratively with and support Principals across the College to shape and implement WCC Strategic Plan and foster a positive collegial culture
- Lead the development, implementation and review of programs that build the personal and social Capabilities of students and ultimately their educational outcomes
- Provide leadership and guidance for the implementation of innovative measures aimed at improving student learning outcomes and attendance through a multi-tiered approach.
- lead the development, implementation and review of specified curriculum programs, campus initiatives, activities and teaching and learning strategies in specified programs
- Develop and implement engagement strategies and programs with other organisations, local businesses and nor for profit organisations.
- contribute to the development of workforce capability, through the leadership of specified professional development and targeted coaching and mentoring of staff
- Be futures oriented and strategic.
- Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the school department.
- Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the program to achieve goals.
If you're ready to make a significant impact on student engagement and educational success, we encourage you to apply.
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 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.
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.
sure 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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.