School Program Manager
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
9 October 2026
Posted 25 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
145.7
94.8 teaching · 50.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,254
Indigenous students
19%
Language other than English
23%
Girls vs boys
559 girls · 695 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Central Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Mackay State High School is seeking a Sports Academy Director to provide strategic leadership across our five Sporting Academies and play a key role in coaching within our Rugby League Academy.
This is an opportunity to lead a program that develops students' sporting ability, leadership, wellbeing and future pathways.
The successful applicant will bring strong leadership capability, relevant Rugby League experience and the ability to lead teams and build partnerships that create meaningful opportunities for young people.
Job details
Position statusPermanentPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationOO6Workplace LocationMackay regionJob ad referenceQLD/CQR702499/26PClosing date09-Oct-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationContact personFelicity RobertsContact details07 4957 9179Access the National Relay Service
About us:
Mackay State High School has a proud sporting tradition, with approximately 450 students participating across our Rugby League, Football, Basketball, Netball and Volleyball Academies.
Our academies support students to pursue sporting excellence while maintaining their commitment to education and preparing for life beyond school. Guided by our values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience, we develop the habits, behaviours and personal capabilities students need to manage the demands of school, sport and future opportunities.
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