Head of Department
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
15 November 2026
Posted 30 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Calliope State High School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
61.2
39 teaching · 22.2 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
437
Indigenous students
10%
Language other than English
5%
Girls vs boys
223 girls · 214 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
Calliope State High School is seeking a motivated and passionate educational leader to join our leadership team as Head of Department ￂ Health and Physical Education and Signature Programs.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic faculty, build staff capability and contribute to the continued growth of our school's signature programs.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationRockhampton regionJob ad referenceQLD/CQR706098/26TClosing date15-Nov-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 25 March 2027 unless otherwise determinedContact personKurt RichardsonContact details07 4975 9777Access 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:
Calliope State High School is a modern secondary school located in Calliope, approximately 20 minutes from Gladstone in Central Queensland.
Opened in 2020, the school caters for students from Years 7-12 and offers a …