Head of Department (Curriculum)
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
1 September 2026
Posted 18 Aug 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Mornington Island State School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-10
School staff (FTE)
30.4
21.2 teaching · 9.2 non-teaching
Students per teacher
8.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
181
Indigenous students
95%
Language other than English
77%
Girls vs boys
86 girls · 95 boys
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Mornington Island State School is offering the opportunity for an exceptional and highly relational leader to join our leadership team in term 4 2026, until 3 December 2027 unless otherwise determined, as Head of Department - Curriculum.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationNorth West QldJob ad referenceQLD/NQR698482/26TClosing date01-Sep-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 3 December 2027 unless otherwise determinedContact personSandi AMBLERContact details07 4747 9333Access the National Relay Service
Who we are:
Located in Gununa within the Wellesley Island Group in the Gulf of Carpentaria, our Kindy to Year 10 school serves a strong and proud Aboriginal community. Our work is grounded in deep partnerships with families and community, with a clear focus on ensuring every student is known, supported and able to succeed.
In 2025, our school was recognised with a regional award for excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education, reflecting our commitment to culturally responsive practice, strong community connection and improved outcomes for students.
About the Role:
The Head of Curriculum will provide strategic and instructional leadership across the school, with a strong focus on improving the quality and consistency of teaching, learning and…