Head of Department - Student Services
Employment
Part time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
5 November 2026
Posted 21 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Malanda State High School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
75.1
51.8 teaching · 23.3 non-teaching
Students per teacher
10.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
538
Indigenous students
8%
Language other than English
8%
Girls vs boys
288 girls · 250 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Far North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Malanda State High School is excited to recruit a Head of Department to co-lead our Senior School Student Services role in a temporary, part-time capacity.
The ideal applicant will assist other school leaders to lead our improvement agenda in the multi-tiered support programs including engagement and wellbeing. This role encompasses the line management of support staff.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typePart-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationCairns regionJob ad referenceQLD/FNR704879/26TClosing date05-Nov-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 10 Dec 2027 unless otherwise determinedContact personNatasha LyndonContact details07 4096 7111Access the National Relay Service
About the Department of Education:
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.
About us:
Malanda State High School is a rural school catering for approximately 500 students in Years 7 to 12.
Our dedicated team is committed to actively preparing every one of ou…