Head of Department (English/Humanities) - Spinifex State College - Mount Isa - Junior Campus

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:

At Spinifex, we are three campuses - one college: Junior, Senior, and Boarding. While each campus has its own identity, we are united by shared values, high expectations, and a collective commitment to student success.

We are also four houses - one family: Moondarra, Julius, Leichhardt, and Rifle — fostering belonging, pride, and teamwork across our college.

Our vision is to develop clever, skilled, and creative Spinifex graduates. We are equally committed to ensuring that our students develop a strong sense of identity, belonging, and cultural understanding.

We value and celebrate the rich cultural diversity of our community, particularly the knowledge, stories, and perspectives of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and families.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Lead the school department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.
• Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
• Form partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.

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 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.