Overview
Are you an experienced educational leader ready to nurture the learning and growth of senior students in a remote community?
Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey - with generous professional and financial benefits?
The Bamaga Senior Campus of Northern Peninsula Area State College (NPASC) is seeking a Head of Campus to join the leadership team in 2026 and help drive positive change and improved education outcomes for our students.
Under a special arrangement, this permanent role at Stream 3/Level 4, is offered with two-year salary maintenance at Stream 3/Level 5.
Enjoy a unique lifestyle with abundant outdoor activities—fishing, boating and exploring stunning natural landscapes - and join a close-knit community with strong connections and easy access to lagoons, rivers and national parks.
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About Our College
Northern Peninsula Area State College (NPASC) has three campuses: Ama Mary Eseli Injinoo and Bamaga Junior (Kindy-Year 6) and Bamaga Senior (Years 7-12), serving around 600 students, supported by approximately 60 teachers and 70 additional school support staff.
Each campus is led by a Head of Campus, with the Principal guiding the College's strategic direction. NPASC offers a rich curriculum that promotes success for all students while encouraging responsibility, respect, motivation and confidence.
As Head of Campus – Bamaga Senior, you will work with College Leadership under the Principal's direction to deliver high-quality educational opportunities, supporting students to achieve their true potential, individual goals and contribute positively to their communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage Bamaga Senior Campus, delivering high-quality, positive, inclusive and culturally responsive education.
- Oversee design and implementation of an innovative curriculum that meets diverse student needs, supporting personal growth, academic achievement and pathway opportunities.
- Build and maintain robust relationships with the community, parents and stakeholders to enhance student learning and wellbeing.
- Support leaders and mentor teaching and non-teaching staff, providing professional development opportunities and fostering a collaborative work culture.
- Contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement, aligning campus goals with the College vision and mission.
Benefits
- Annual salary commencing at $176,531 (*Permanent position at Stream 3/ Level 4, offered with two-year salary maintenance at Stream 3/ Level 5.)
- Subsided departmental accommodation
- Supportive network of school leaders and regional advisors
- Additional discretionary leave, locality allowance and a seven-week summer vacation.
- Further details are available online and in the Department\'s Recognition of Remote Service Scheme (PDF).
About The Northern Peninsula Area (NPA)
The NPA, known as the gateway to the Torres Strait, is a narrow peninsula bordered by the Coral Sea, Arafura Sea and Gulf of Carpentaria. It includes five First Nations communities—Injinoo, Umagico, Bamaga, New Mapoon and Seisia—with rich histories, languages and traditions shaped by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. Many families trace origins to Saibai, Badu and other Torres Strait islands.
Bamaga, on the Jardine River 850 km northwest of Cairns by road, is the unofficial capital, home to about 1,050 people, over 80% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage. Access is by road in the dry season and by air year-round. NPA is an Alcohol Management Plan community. The town offers a range of amenities including a hospital, health services, sporting facilities, IBIS grocery store, tourist accommodation and a hotel on the main street and an award-winning restaurant at the resort.
Living in Bamaga, you\'ll experience the distinctive cultural and natural landscapes of Far North Queensland.
To Apply
Please refer to the attached role description for mandatory requirements.
Attach
- Brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
- Written response (max. 2 pages) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description How you will be assessed section.
- Copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in the Role Description.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Occupational group: Education & Training
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📌 Head of Campus (Level 4) - Northern Peninsula Area State College - Bamaga SeniorCampus
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Cairns Regional