Head of Department (Humanities)
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
30 July 2026
Posted 16 Jul 2026
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930
Total students
51%
Boys
49%
Girls
79.7
Teaching FTE
41.8
Non-teaching FTE
1,029
ICSEA value
59th percentile · Average SES
28%
EAL/D Background
3%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
South East Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Join a school where excellence is more than a motto - it’s a shared commitment. At Merrimac State High School, you'll lead a dedicated Humanities team in a supportive, high-performing environment, inspiring quality teaching, driving curriculum excellence, and making a lasting impact on student success within
one of the Gold Coast's leading schools.
This vacancy is offered on a temporary full-time basis until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationGold CoastJob ad referenceQLD/SER695581/26TClosing date30-Jul-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 11 Dec 2026 unless otherwise determinedContact personMelanie WOOLNOUGHContact details(07) 5595 8666Access the National Relay Service
About the Department of Education:
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.
Your Opportunity:
As a Head of Department - Humanities (including International and LOTE) at Merrimac SHS, you will be an integral part of our secondary teaching team, …