Head of Department - The Arts - Dalby State High School

Education (Organisation site ( http://qed.qld.gov.au/ ))

Darling Downs South West Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and dynamic educator to join the leadership team as Head of Department (Arts) at Dalby State High School.

The successful applicant will develop the quality of teaching and learning nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.

If you are passionate about making a difference in education and are ready to lead a thriving department, we encourage you to apply now!

This position is being offered as a temporary full-time role from January 22, 2026, to December 11, 2026, unless otherwise specified.

Job details

• Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: Stream 2 /HO1
• Workplace Location: Darling Downs - Maranoa
• Job ad reference: QLD/DSR671327/25T
• Closing date: 04-Dec-2025
• Yearly salary: $141088 - $143582
• Fortnightly salary: $5407.90 - $5503.50
• Total remuneration:
• Salary Other:
• Job duration: Period of 12 months, unless otherwise determined
• Contact person: Simon Graham
• Contact details: 0478 046 243 Access the National Relay Service

About the Department

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 ( https://qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us ).

Our School

Dalby State High School, established in 1954, is home to over 1,100 students, including more than 90 boarders. The staff at both the Nicholson and Bunya campuses work closely together to provide a unique learning experience for all students. Recognised as one of Queensland's most innovative and progressive secondary schools, Dalby State High School is known for its stimulating, well-ordered, safe, and supportive environment. The dynamic curriculum is designed to produce quality student outcomes, contributing to the school's strong reputation.

Our school prides itself on key signature programs including the Apollo Program of Academies for high achievers, Trade Futures Program, Innovate Agriculture Program, Sporting Excellence Program, Instrumental Music and School Musical. A new STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics) Academy has launched recently.

Our school vision is ‘Creating the Future; every student, every day'. This vision is enacted through the school values of Positive Relationships, Student Diversity, Multiple Pathways and Teacher Excellence. These values are reflected in all student relationships with the school, their family, the community and the environment. Our ethos and enrolment numbers allow every student to participate, contribute and be involved.

Come and join us at Dalby State High School; a proud Queensland State School.

Your Responsibilities

As the Head of Department - The Arts, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring highest quality curriculum programs, including review and rewrite of Version 9 Australian Curriculum, as per rollout timelines.
• Ensuring accountability of content & delivery of curriculum programs (including extensions for assessment and QCAA requirements).
• Resource management (financial, physical, teaching).
• Ensuring participation in curriculum program through support of students who are not effectively accessing their programs (equipment, industry, assessment submission).
• Supporting curriculum area teachers to build and refine pedagogical and behaviour management strategies to increase student engagement, through formal professional development, classroom visits and informal support.
• Ensure alignment of Individual Curriculum Plan (ICP) assessment tasks are appropriate and suitable through liaising with HOD (Personalised Learning).
• Approval of all assessment tasks (including ICP tasks).

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and 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) in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements 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 ( https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/humanrights ) and diversity ( 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 Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB) ( https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobtools/b_fileupload.proc_download?in_file_id=42139267&in_servicecode=CUSTOMSEARCH&in_organid=14904&in_sessionid=0&in_hash_key=825E6C9A3B14B1AC5AFE11619F136167 )
  Information Package for Applicants
• DSR671327_25T - Role Description (PDF, 178KB) ( https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobtools/b_fileupload.proc_download?in_file_id=42139516&in_servicecode=CUSTOMSEARCH&in_organid=14904&in_sessionid=0&in_hash_key=5769845494B96096D50DC03AD2A365AD )
  Role Description