Head of Department - The Arts
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
13 September 2026
Posted 29 Aug 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Proserpine State High School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
133.4
92 teaching · 41.4 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.1:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,116
Indigenous students
8%
Language other than English
7%
Girls vs boys
547 girls · 569 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
North Queensland Region - School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
We are seeking a Head of Department - The Arts at Proserpine State High School, located in the heart of the Whitsundays, the Arts program inspires creativity, confidence, and student achievement.
Staff collaborate to deliver high-quality curriculum, strengthen teaching
practices, and create engaging performance and exhibition opportunities. Strong community partnerships and a commitment to artistic excellence enhance student engagement and celebrate the diverse talents of young people across the Proserpine and Whitsunday region.
Job details
Position statusPermanentPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationMackay regionJob ad referenceQLD/NQR699690/26PClosing date13-Sep-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationContact personDonald MCDERMIDContact details07 4945 0111Access the National Relay Service
About Us
Established in 1963, Proserpine State High School services a diverse range of communities and offers excellent holistic educational opportunities for young adolescents of the Whitsunday Region of Queensland. The majority of students are drawn from the communities of Airlie Beach/Cannonvale, Whitsunday Islands, Proserpine and its surrounding farming/grazing areas. Given that Proserpine State High School students come from such a large geographical area, the majority of students utilise a well-developed school bus and bo…