About this job
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 Rockhampton State High School
Rockhampton State High School provides a positive and welcoming environment where students and their learning and wellbeing are our priorities. Our teachers are committed to providing the best academic outcomes, and we have strong networks and clear pathways to support student engagement and achievement. Teachers, administrators and support staff empower students to take responsibility for their own learning and challenge them to achieve their best possible results.
At Rockhampton State High School we also have high expectations of students which are communicated through policies, procedures and routines. We work to provide students with many extra-curricular and co-curricular opportunities, and celebrate and reward success.
About the Role
As the Head of Department Technology, your responsibilities will include:
- Lead the school department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
- Set high standards for student and staff performance.
- Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
- Form partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.
- Be futures oriented and strategic.
- Manage the Trade Training Centre, the Agricultural farm and the Aquaculture Facility.
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 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.
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.