Senior Leadership Position - Departmental Visionary

About the Queensland Government: Our organization is committed to delivering quality education services that meet the diverse needs of students and communities. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Overview
The Department of Education is responsible for leading the educational vision of the state, ensuring that all students have access to high-quality learning opportunities. As a department, we prioritize building strong relationships with students, parents, and the community, promoting social justice and inclusivity in daily school life.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence, setting high standards for student and staff performance. Our goal is to provide a world-class education system that prepares students for success in an ever-changing world.

Salary and Benefits
This position comes with a competitive salary rate reflective of full-time employment (1.0 FTE). The Department of Education is also a family-inclusive workplace, offering a range of benefits and support for employees and their families.

Job Description
As Head of Department - Senior School (Year 11 and Year 12), you will lead the development, articulation, and commitment to a shared educational vision focused on providing quality learning outcomes for all students. Your responsibilities will include:

Leading the school department to embed socially just practices in daily school life
Setting high standards for student and staff performance
Actively participating in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development
Forming partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups
Being futures-oriented and strategic
Understanding the legislation and policies that impact schooling, especially in relation to students and staff within the school department
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess excellent leadership and communication skills, as well as a deep understanding of educational principles and practices. You must also be able to work collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve shared goals.

Benefits
We offer a range of benefits, including:

A competitive salary rate
A family-inclusive workplace
Ongoing professional development opportunities
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