Head of Department (Curriculum) - Mornington Island State School, Education

About the Department

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About the School

Mornington Island State School is a welcoming Kindy to Year 10 campus in the heart of Gununa, where staff work closely with the local community to support strong, smart, and proud learners. The school fosters a culture of respect, safety, belonging, and high expectations, with a strong focus on improving reading, writing, attendance, and student engagement. Staff benefit from meaningful partnerships, collaborative leadership, and the opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives, both on and off the island. Joining Mornington Island State School means becoming part of a team that values culture, connection, and the belief that education can empower every child to succeed.

Your Opportunity

As the Head of Department (Curriculum), you will :

• Lead curriculum focus in line with school and departmental initiatives
• Participate in delivering the vision of State Schools Division
• Develop the quality of teaching and learning
• Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.

The Head of Department (Curriculum) is accountable to and under the direction of the Principal or delegate.

Your Responsibilities

As the Head of Department (Curriculum), your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

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.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.