Head of Department - Senior Schooling
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
7 October 2026
Posted 15 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Mackay Northern Beaches State High School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
121.6
80.8 teaching · 40.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,012
Indigenous students
13%
Language other than English
10%
Girls vs boys
464 girls · 548 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Central Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Mackay Northern Beaches State High School is seeking an energetic, future-focused and collaborative Head of Department for Year 12 to join our progressive leadership team in this temporary position for 2027,
unless otherwise determined.
The successful applicant will lead a strong, student-focused approach that supports every Year 12 student to succeed, and transition confidently into further education, training
or employment. They will use data-informed practices to closely monitor student engagement, attendance, achievement and pathway progress, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary sector team, staff,
families and external partners to provide timely support and achieve the best possible outcomes for all students.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationMackay regionJob ad referenceQLD/CQR701273/26TClosing date07-Oct-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 10 Dec 2027 unless otherwise determinedContact personSian BURROWSContact details(07) 4842 1333Access the National Relay Service
About us:
Mackay Northern Beaches State High School is located 10 kilometres from the centre of Mackay in the rapidly growing Northern Beaches area. Opened in January 2013, the school offers modern facilities and contemporary technology embedded across …