Head of Department (Curriculum) - Tagai State College - Thursday Island Primary Campus

Education (Organisation site)

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

Tagai State College is seeking an experienced Head of Department (Curriculum) - Primary , to fill a temporary position from Term 2 Week 2 until the end of the year.

The HOD-C needs to be a motivated educator with strong curriculum capability to develop assessments and units of work that aligns to the Australian curriculum.

The position is based on Thursday Island at Waybeni Buway Ngurpay Mudh (TI Primary Campus).

Apply now to take the next step in your leadership journey and make a meaningful impact on student learning in this unique and rewarding community.

Job details

• Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: Stream 2 /HO1
• Workplace Location: Far North Qld
• Job ad reference: QLD/FNR683015/26T
• Closing date: 02-Apr-2026
• Yearly salary: $141088 - $143582
• Fortnightly salary: $5407.90 - $5503.50
• Total remuneration:
• Salary Other:
• Job duration: Until 04 Dec 2026 unless otherwise determined
• Contact person: Aleksandr Taylor-Gough
• Contact details: 07 4030 6555 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 is comprised of 17 campuses and an Executive Office. These 18 sites are located throughout the 48,000 square kilometres of the Torres Strait Islands in remote Far North Queensland.

Tagai State College is committed to providing high quality Kindergarten, school education and vocational education and training to the communities of the Torres Strait Nation.

Our holistic programs and services are designed to respond to the academic, social, emotional, cultural and physical needs of every child.

About the Role:

The Head of Curriculum at Thursday Island Primary Campus plays a critical role in driving educational excellence by supporting the implementation of the College's Explicit Improvement Plan (EIP).

This role primarily focuses on enhancing teacher development and fostering collaborative teaching teams.

This role will work alongside the College Head of Department - Curriculum and the Head of Department - Teaching and Learning. This position will report to the Head of Campus - Thursday Island Primary Campus.

Key responsibilities include

• Guiding educators in effectively enacting the College's Moderation System
• Applying pedagogical approaches for Tagai's context, supporting teachers understanding with the Australian Curriculum, and ensuring that teaching and planning practices are consistent across all levels.
• By working closely with teachers, the Head of Curriculum will be accountable for developing professional capabilities of teaching teams, ensuring that curriculum delivery meets the high standards of the college's systems and contributes to sustained student outcomes.

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

Your qualities:

• Set high standards for student and staff performance
• Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development
• Be futures oriented and strategic
• Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the school department
• Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the curriculum areas or whole school program to achieve goals

Additionally:
Within the context of the role described above, the ideal applicant will need to demonstrate that they have strong curriculum knowledge and leadership qualities, have developed assessment and marking guides and have experience in application of the three levels of planning and moderation processes.

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 will 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, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
• FNR683015_26T Role Description (PDF, 204KB)
  Role Description