Head of Campus (Level 2) - Tagai State College - Mer Campus

Education (Organisation site)

Far North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

The College is seeking a highly effective instructional leaders who are capable of enacting and monitoring the Explicit Improvement agenda.

Ideal for an accomplished or aspiring leader, this role offers the chance to drive the Explicit Improvement agenda and make a real impact in a unique environment.

Apply now to take the next step in your leadership journey!

Job details

• Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: Stream3/Level 2
• Workplace Location: Far North Qld
• Job ad reference: QLD/FNR672979/25T
• Closing date: 06-Feb-2026
• Yearly salary: $150334 - $152995
• Fortnightly salary: $5762.30 - $5864.30
• Total remuneration:
• Salary Other:
• Job duration: Until 11 Dec 2026 unless otherwise determined
• Contact person: Yolanda McLean
• Contact details: 0437 028 628 Access the National Relay Service

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Who We Are:

Tagai State College consists of 17 campuses spread across 48,000 square kilometers in the Torres Strait. Primary and secondary campuses are located on Thursday Island, while the other 16 campuses are on nearby islands, accessible by ferry, plane, or helicopter.

The College provides strong support to leaders through a team of experienced educators, with language and cultural activities central to the curriculum.

Mer Campus currently enrolls 46 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The campus has 2 teachers, teacher aides, local staff, and a teaching Head of Campus. For most students, English is an additional language.

Located in the eastern Torres Strait, Murray Island has a population of around 450 people. The island's people speak Torres Strait Creole and Meriam Mir.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

The Head of Campus at Mer Island Campus is a teaching Head of Campus role. The suitable applicant must be able to demonstrate capability to meet the accountabilities of a quality teacher and has demonstrated leadership capability to lead a Campus in alignment with the College strategic agenda.

As the Head of Campus you will:

• Deliver the vision of the department
• Improve the educational outcomes of students in their schools
• Develop the quality of teaching and learning
• Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.

This role is supervised by a member of the executive leadership team.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

• 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 may be assessed section of the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
• FNR672979_25T Role Description (PDF, 203KB)
  Role Description