Head of Department - Industrial Design and Technology and Home Economics
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Design & Technology
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
23 September 2026
Posted 9 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
160.7
114.7 teaching · 46 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,542
Indigenous students
4%
Language other than English
16%
Girls vs boys
806 girls · 736 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
South East Region - School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
We are seeking an inspirational and highly collaborative Head of Department - Industrial Design and Technology and Home Economics to provide strategic and instructional leadership across the department. In this role you will significantly contribute to a high expectations and performance culture through strong instructional leadership to focus on continuous improvement in educational achievement belonging and engagement, and inclusion and wellbeing. This will be underpinned by our pedagogical approach. You will directly line manage the Industrial Design and Technology and Home Economics staff and will report to the Deputy Principal of Wellbeing.
Job details
Position statusPermanentPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationGold CoastJob ad referenceQLD/SER700804/26PClosing date23-Sep-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationContact personLiz MAHONContact details07 5554 0333Access the National Relay Service
About Us
Miami State High School is a quality Independent Public High School at Miami Beach on the Gold Coast with a rich history, strong community spirit and progressive mindset. Quality teaching is our core priority. Miami State High School has caring, committed, futures orientated teachers who vigilantly focus on providing rich and engaging learning experiences to every student every d…