Description:
Caboolture State High School is a seeking an innovative Head of Department (Secondary) to join the team.This is a unique opportunity for a knowledgeable, networked and highly skilled Vocational Education leader.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
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 .
Who We Are
The Moreton Bay North Training Alliance (MBNTA) is an innovative partnership between local state secondary schools, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), and industry partners committed to delivering high-quality vocational education and training (VET) pathways for students across the region.
The Alliance plays a pivotal role in ensuring equitable access to nationally recognised qualifications, work experience opportunities, and school-based apprenticeships and traineeships that align with regional workforce needs.
As the Alliance continues to expand and mature, this newly established Head of Moreton Bay North Training Alliance position reflects the Department of Education's commitment to strengthening leadership, accountability, and alignment with school improvement priorities.
Step Into Your Next Chapter
- Provide educational leadership and management across the Alliance's VET and training programs, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and student outcomes.
- Lead and coordinate collaborative partnerships between participating schools, RTOs, and industry, ensuring alignment to regional workforce priorities and the Queensland Government's VET strategy.
- Oversee VET compliance and quality assurance processes, including adherence to ASQA and departmental standards, validation, and continuous improvement.
- Support and develop staff capability through mentoring, professional learning, and the promotion of consistent, high-quality VET delivery and assessment practices.
- Drive data-informed improvement across Alliance programs, monitoring student enrolments, completion rates, and post-school outcomes to inform decision-making and reporting.
- Represent the Alliance in regional and departmental networks, industry forums, and local partnership initiatives to strengthen vocational pathways and community engagement.
- Collaborate with senior leadership teams across member schools to align training programs with school strategic plans and Annual Implementation Plans (AIPs).
- Manage resources effectively, including budgets, facilities, and staffing associated with Alliance programs and training delivery.
The Perfect Fit
- Proven capacity to lead teams and programs across multiple school sites with diverse contexts.
- Strong knowledge of VET frameworks, compliance requirements, and school-based training delivery.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with external training and industry partners.
- Commitment to inclusive education and equitable access to quality training for all students.
- Strategic thinking, initiative, and the ability to operationalise complex partnership arrangements in line with departmental policy.
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.
- Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached 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
17 Feb 2026;
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