Head of Campus (Level 2) - Tagai State College - Yorke Island Campus (Masig)

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Tagai State College

Step into school leadership on Yorke Island (Masig)

Tagai State College is offering a unique opportunity for an emerging leader to take on the role of Head of Campus - Yorke Island Campus (traditionally known as Masig). Based on Masig Island, you’ll lead a small, culturally rich primary campus, supported by a regional leadership team and specialist curriculum staff.

This temporary position is available for Term 4, 2025, with the possibility of extension.

This is an ideal role for an experienced primary teacher ready to grow their leadership in a remote setting, build strong relationships, instructional expertise, and a commitment to community partnerships.

Remote incentives, departmental housing, and relocation assistance apply.

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/FNR651591/25T
• Closing date: 12-Aug-2025
• Yearly salary: $150334 - $152995
• Fortnightly salary: $5762.30 - $5864.30
• Total remuneration:
• Salary Other:
• Job duration: Until 5/12/2025 unless otherwise determined
• Contact person: Yolanda McLean
• Contact details: 0437 028 628 Access the [National Relay Service](https://www.communications.gov.au/what-we-do/phone/services-people-disability/accesshub/national-relay-service)

This is a temporary full-time position for Term 4, until 5 December 2025, with possibility of extension, unless otherwise determined.

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 College, Campus and Yorke Island

Yorke Island Campus (Masig) is one of 16 primary campuses that form Tagai State College, which delivers education across 48,000 square kilometres of the Torres Strait. The College also includes a secondary campus and a partnership with TAFE on Thursday Island.

Masig Campus currently enrols approximately 45 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The campus is led by a teaching Head of Campus and supported by 2 teachers, teacher aides, and local staff. English is an additional language for most students. The Head of School, based on Thursday Island, provides direct supervision.

Yorke Island is a coral cay situated in the Eastern area of the central island group in the Torres Strait, measuring 2.7 km long and 800 m wide. Home to around 250 people, the island's traditional language is a local dialect of Kalaw Lagaw Ya.

About the Role

Language and cultural activities are central to the curriculum at Masig Campus. The College is seeking a capable instructional leader to enact and monitor the Explicit Improvement Agenda. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly accomplished — or aspiring — leader to continue their leadership journey in a unique and culturally rich setting.

The role of Head of Campus at Masig is a teaching leadership role. Applicants must demonstrate both the capability to meet the accountabilities of a quality teacher and evidence of leadership experience or capability.  Tagai State College provides a high level of support to leaders through a dedicated team of experienced educators.

As the Head of Campus you will:

• Deliver the vision of Education Queensland and Tagai State College
• Improve the educational outcomes of students in the campus
• Lead quality teaching and learning practices across the campus
• Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.

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 be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 from the 'How you will be assessed' section of the Role Description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in the 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.](https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces.) ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )*

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote [human rights](https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/humanrights) ( https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/humanrights ) and [diversity](https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/inclusion-and-diversity-commitment) ( https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/inclusion-and-diversity-commitment ).

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

• [Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)](/jobtools/b_fileupload.proc_download?in_file_id=41050916&in_servicecode=CUSTOMSEARCH&in_organid=14904&in_sessionid=0&in_hash_key=1BB39CF71739A4AD0C64015AAD417289) ( https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobtools/b_fileupload.proc_download?in_file_id=41050916&in_servicecode=CUSTOMSEARCH&in_organid=14904&in_sessionid=0&in_hash_key=1BB39CF71739A4AD0C64015AAD417289 ) Information Package for Applicants [FNR651591_25T - Role Description (PDF, 387KB)](/jobtools/b_fileupload.proc_download?in_file_id=41050917&in_servicecode=CUSTOMSEARCH&in_organid=14904&in_sessionid=0&in_hash_key=F2A443B8DA1FFDA3BCD062A918E6B4A9) ( https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobtools/b_fileupload.proc_download?in_file_id=41050917&in_servicecode=CUSTOMSEARCH&in_organid=14904&in_sessionid=0&in_hash_key=F2A443B8DA1FFDA3BCD062A918E6B4A9 ) Role Description