Head of Department (Student Services)
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
16 June 2026
Posted 2 Jun 2026
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1,551
Total students
55%
Boys
45%
Girls
116.7
Teaching FTE
40.2
Non-teaching FTE
1,040
ICSEA value
64th percentile · Average SES
10%
EAL/D Background
4%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
North Coast Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Lead the Student Services team at Coolum State High School in this temporary Head of Department opportunity until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.
This role is suited to an experienced educator with strong instructional leadership capability in education.
You will drive curriculum excellence, strengthen teaching and learning practices, and support high expectations for student achievement, engagement and academic success across the faculty.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationSunshine CoastJob ad referenceQLD/NCR690801/26TClosing date16-Jun-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 11 Dec 2026 unless otherwise determinedContact personTroy AscottContact details07 5471 5333Access the National Relay Service
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Coolum State High School is a dynamic, high-performing school with a strong reputation for academic a…