Head of Department - Curriculum
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
17 November 2026
Posted 3 Nov 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
193.8
127.2 teaching · 66.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
14:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,776
Indigenous students
16%
Language other than English
23%
Girls vs boys
844 girls · 932 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Ipswich State High School is seeking a dynamic and committed Head of Department to lead our Rugby League Program of Excellence in 2027.
This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic leadership and strengthen pathways that support boys and girls to achieve excellence in the classroom and on the sporting field.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationIpswich regionJob ad referenceQLD/MSR706261/26TClosing date17-Nov-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 25 June 2027 unless otherwise determinedContact personPenny WorthingtonContact details07 3813 4488Access 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:
Our program provides an elite development pathway from Year 7 to Year 12, combining quality education with highly structured, sport-specific training.
Students progressively develop their rugby league knowledge, technical skills and tactical understanding, supported by strength and conditio…