Head of Department - Physical Education / The Arts
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
Physical Education
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
7 June 2026
Posted 24 May 2026
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1,010
Total students
50%
Boys
50%
Girls
100.1
Teaching FTE
81.1
Non-teaching FTE
820
ICSEA value
3rd percentile · Lower SES
36%
EAL/D Background
61%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Weipa Secondary Campus, Far North Queensland Region
Western Cape College is seeking a dedicated and collaborative leader to join the Weipa Secondary Campus leadership team as Head of Department - Physical Education / The Arts.
This temporary opportunity is available for Semester 2, 2026 until the end of the
school year, with the possibility of extension.
This key leadership role will oversee curriculum delivery across Health and Physical Education, The Arts and associated VET certificate courses, while supporting high-quality teaching, student engagement and positive outcomes aligned to the College’s vision
and values.
The successful applicant will work closely with staff and students to lead programs, build capability and contribute to a positive and connected secondary campus culture.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationFar North QldJob ad referenceQLD/FNR689758/26TClosing date07-Jun-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 4 December 2026 unless otherwise determinedContact personJarrod PrakeltContact details07 4090 6444Access the National Relay Service
This is a temporary full-time position until 4 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.
About the Western Cape College
The Western Cape College is a unique state school with two campuses located in Mapoon (P-6), and Weipa (P-12), as well as a secondary residential facility …