Overview
An exciting leadership opportunity exists within the Sugar Coast Cluster for an innovative and strategic Head of Department - Curriculum to lead curriculum implementation across four schools in Bundaberg.
The Sugar Coast Cluster operates as a highly collaborative Professional Learning Community, united by a shared commitment to improving student outcomes through purposeful collaboration, evidence-informed practice, and collective responsibility.
If you are a strategic, collaborative and improvement-driven leader committed to empowering others and lifting outcomes for every student, we encourage you to apply.
This role offers the unique opportunity to influence curriculum alignment, build staff capability, and drive measurable improvement across multiple school contexts.
About The Department Of Education
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Step Into Your Next Chapter
As Head of Department - Curriculum, you will provide strategic leadership to ensure high-quality, aligned curriculum implementation across all four schools.
This role requires a highly organised and effective communicator who can confidently lead a coaching culture, build staff capability and operate with both collaboration and autonomy.
You will demonstrate a deep understanding of curriculum and pedagogy, and guide staff to effectively support highly capable learners as well as students with complex learning needs.
The Successful Applicant Will Demonstrate
* Strong organisational, time management and communication skills
* Proven capability to lead and sustain a coaching culture
* Expertise in curriculum knowledge and implementation
* Capacity to lead teams while also contributing effectively as a collaborative team member
* Confidence in independent decision-making and high-level task execution
* A commitment to inclusive practices that ensure every learner is supported and challenged.
This position aligns with the Queensland Department of Education's Brighter Futures workforce strategy, supporting leadership development, system capability and sustainable career pathways. It provides an outstanding opportunity to influence teaching and learning across multiple schools while strengthening your leadership impact within the broader system.
Submit Your Application
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
* Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
* Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
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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