Head of Department - The Arts

Lead the Creative Arts department in driving a shared vision of excellence in teaching and learning. As Head of Department (The Arts), you will provide strategic leadership, foster high-quality curriculum delivery, and ensure outstanding learning outcomes for all students.

This role offers the opportunity to inspire staff, champion innovation, and strengthen a culture of creativity and achievement.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Full-Time capacity from 20 April 2026 - 18 September 2026 unless otherwise determined.

If you are a dynamic educational leader committed to quality outcomes for every student, we encourage you

Job details

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.

Who We Are:

Welcome to Kirwan State High School. Since 1979, Kirwan High has come to symbolise and exemplify excellence in public school education.

Today, we offer a truly unique learning environment that respects our proud traditions while embracing innovation and progress.

As a proud Independent Public School and the largest high school in Townsville, we have the distinct advantage of offering a wide range of academic, community, cultural, international and sporting opportunities that target the interests and ability levels of each and every student. 

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Lead the school department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.
• Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
• form. partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration 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 and diversity.

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, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NQR679329_26T Role Description (PDF, 205KB)
  Role Description