Head of Campus - Northern Peninsula Area State College

An exciting opportunity exists for a skilled and experienced primary school educational leader to join the team at Northern Peninsula Area State College (NPASC) as our Head of Campus at Ama Mary Eseli Injinoo Campus.

This temporary position is for Term 2 and covers the long service leave of the substantive officer, with the possibility of an extension beyond Term 2.

Don’t miss this opportunity to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact, apply now.

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 at NPA State College

NPASC is a remote Indigenous community college catering to the education needs of approximately 600 students from the five communities of Bamaga,Injinoo, Umagico, New Mapoon and Seisia, as well as the neighbouring islands in the Torres Strait including Saibai and Badu.

The Northern Peninsula Area State College is a K-12 College with three campuses. Ama Mary Eseli Injinoo and Bamaga Junior Campuses have Kindy to Year 6, while Year 7 to 12 secondary needs are met by the Bamaga Senior Campus. All campuses are managed by a Head of Campus, with the College Principal overseeing strategic direction.

Injinoo is located approximately 10 minutes from Bamaga on then North-western coast of Cape York Peninsula. Bamaga, located on the Jardine River850km north-west of Cairns by road, is the unofficial capital of the NPA region.

Bamaga, with a population of 1,050 (over 80% Indigenous), primarily speaks Torres Strait Creole, along with Kala Kawa Ya and English. Accessible by road orair, Regional Express offers year-round flights. Local amenities include a hospital, health services, sports facilities, airport, stores, and tourist accommodations.

Note: Bamaga follows an Alcohol Management Plan.

About the Role

As Head of Campus - Ama Mary Eseli Injinoo Campus you will work with the College leadership under the direction of the College Principal. You will lead the provision of high quality educational opportunities to students of Bamaga.

Our vision is for all of our students to reach their true potential, to achieve their individual goals and to make a positive contribution to their communities.

NPASC offers a rich curriculum program that values and promotes each student's right to experience success, while at the same time encouraging each student to be responsible, respectful, motivated and confident.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and manage the AMEI Campus, ensuring the delivery of high-quality education and fostering a positive, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment.
• Oversee the development and implementation of a innovative and diverse curriculum that meets the needs of all students, promoting academic and pathway opportunities and personal growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the community, parents, and other stakeholders to support student learning and well-being.
• Mentor and support leaders, teaching and non-teaching staff, providing professional development opportunities and fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and continuous improvement of the college, aligning campus goals with the overall vision and mission of NPASC.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.