Head of Department - Health and Physical Education
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
PDHPE
Sector
Government
School type
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
8 April 2026
Posted 23 Mar 2026
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1,254
Total students
55%
Boys
45%
Girls
94.8
Teaching FTE
50.9
Non-teaching FTE
936
ICSEA value
20th percentile · Lower SES
23%
EAL/D Background
19%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Mackay State High School
Mackay State High School is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to champion excellence in Health and Physical Education. This role will lead high-quality curriculum delivery, inspire a large and passionate team of educators, and strengthen the connection between academic achievement, sporting pathways, and whole-school culture through the leadership of our Sporting Academies and major school sporting events.
Job details
Position statusPermanentPosition typeFlexible full-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationMackay regionJob ad referenceQLD/CQR683209/26PClosing date08-Apr-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationContact personFelicity RobertsContact details07 4957 9179Access the National Relay Service
About Us:
Mackay State High School welcomed its first cohort of students on 1st January 1912. It was one of the first state high schools opened in Queensland and recognized the growth that was taking place in Mackay and the Pioneer Valley. Since that time, it has continued to develop with the town, establishing a positive and rich reputation. Over the past 108 years many students have graduated to become leaders within the Mackay District and broader community - a history that we are proud of.
Mackay State High School is proud to be a large, diverse school community and has grown to more than 1150 students and staff. Our mission is to provide educational excellence and…