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

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

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

An incredible opportunity has become available for an experienced primary teacher with demonstrated leadership capabilities and cultural awareness to join the leadership team of Tagai State College, as Head of Campus, Yorke Island Campus (traditionally known as Masig Island). This is a permanent position, starting in Term 3, 2026.

Job details

• Position status: Permanent
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: Stream3/Level 2
• Workplace Location: Far North Qld
• Job ad reference: QLD/FNR696578/26P
• Closing date: 11-Aug-2026
• Yearly salary: $150334 - $152995
• Fortnightly salary: $5762.30 - $5864.30
• Contact person: Yolanda MCLEAN
• Contact details: 07 4030 6333

About Us:

Masig Island Campus is one of the 16 Primary campuses that make up Tagai State College. These campuses are spread across 48,000 square kilometres of ocean in the Torres Strait. The College also has a Secondary campus and partners with the TAFE campus located on Thursday Island.

The current enrolment at Tagai State College - Masig Campus, is approximately 45 students ranging in year levels 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. This role is supervised by the Head of School who is based on Thursday Island.

Yorke Island is a coral cay situated in the Eastern area of the central island group in the Torres Strait, 2.7km in length and 800m at its widest point. The traditional language of Yorke Islands is a local dialect of Kalaw Lagaw Ya and the island has a population of around 250 people.

About the Role:

Language and cultural activities play an integral part in the school curriculum. The College is seeking a highly effective instructional leader who is capable of enacting and monitoring the Explicit Improvement agenda. This is an opportunity for a high accomplished leader and or a capable aspiring leader to continue their leadership journey as the Head of Campus of this school and build a rewarding career educating students in this unique environment.

Tagai State College provides a high level of support to leaders through a support team of experienced educators.

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.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Uphold the principalship as a values based, ethical and moral activity.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.
• Active participants in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
• Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
• Futures oriented and strategic.
• Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling.
• Manage resources to achieve goals.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to apply:

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and
• 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.

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.