Head of Department - Industrial Design & Technology - Mackay North State High School

About Us:

Mackay North State High School has a strong and supportive team culture, where collaboration and collective responsibility for student outcomes are highly valued. Staff work closely together through structured processes such as data analysis cycles, coaching conversations and faculty planning.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

The role requires a leader who is relational, strategic and highly organised.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to improving student outcomes, with a clear focus on high expectations and continuous improvement.

Key qualities include:

• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build trust and strong relationships with staff, students and the wider community
• A passion for teaching and learning, with a focus on student engagement and pathways
• The ability to lead with clarity, consistency and purpose
• A reflective and improvement focused approach, driven by data and evidence
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast paced school environment
• A genuine commitment to every student being known, valued and supported

Applicants will be supported as part of a collaborative and active leadership team.

There are clear structures in place to support leadership development, including:

• Ongoing coaching and mentoring through the school's data analysis and instructional leadership model
• Opportunities to lead whole school initiatives and contribute to strategic improvement priorities
• Access to professional development aligned to instructional leadership, curriculum and data literacy
• Strong administrative and leadership support within the school to assist with operational and strategic responsibilities

The role also provides the opportunity to lead a diverse faculty and make a significant impact on both student outcomes and staff development.

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.