Head of Department - Student Services
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
12 November 2026
Posted 28 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
97
59.3 teaching · 37.7 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
721
Indigenous students
36%
Language other than English
16%
Girls vs boys
335 girls · 386 boys
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Far North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Mareeba State High School are looking for a passionate educator to join our school, taking on an important role of head of department student services years 9-10 within our senior leadership team.
Mareeba State High School is committed to fostering success for every student. Our school is built on strong values, high expectations and a supportive culture. We strive for excellence in teaching and learning, and we empower our staff to lead with confidence, compassion and professionalism.
As part of the Department of Education, we share a vision of brighter futures, working together to ensure every student can realise their full potential.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationCairns regionJob ad referenceQLD/FNR705780/26TClosing date12-Nov-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 10 Dec 2027 unless otherwise determinedContact personKrista InglisContact details07 4086 2777Access the National Relay Service
About the Department of Education:
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