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Head of Special Education Services (H01) - Lakes Creek State School - Special Education Program
Central Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Are you passionate about fostering inclusive practices and promoting equity and excellence for students with disability within school communities?
Lakes Creek State School is seeking a dedicated and experienced educator to join their leadership team as the Head of Special Education Services (HOSES). This is a full-time, permanent opportunity to lead and support inclusive education in a vibrant and
supportive school environment.
If you would like to have a positive influence on our school community, apply below.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Stream 2 /HO1 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CQR639691/25P |
| Closing date | 12-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Sam Conway |
| Contact details | 0423 360 937 Access the National Relay Service |
About Lakes Creek State School
Lakes Creek State School, located in Rockhampton, is a co-educational Prep to Year 6 school committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. We pride ourselves on knowing our students, valuing strong relationships, and delivering high-quality teaching aligned with the Australian Curriculum. Our school supports the diverse needs of our learners through dedicated programs, including breakfast club, KindyLinQ, student support services, and a wide range of academic, social, and wellbeing initiatives.
Our curriculum is structured around the eight learning areas: English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Health and Physical Education, Technologies, The Arts, and Languages. Literacy and numeracy are central to all teaching and learning, supported through targeted blocks and differentiated classroom practice. At Lakes Creek, every child is known, every child is supported, and every child is learning.
About the Role
You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:
- Manage and coordinate the delivery of high-quality advice and support provided by the Special Education Program across a cluster of three small schools in or close to Rockhampton
- Lead and manage the Special Education Program to provide advice to classroom teachers for students with disability as needed.
- Provide high quality advice to the school leadership team, classroom teachers and other school staff to develop, plan and implement effective reasonable adjustments for students with disability.
- Coordinate and provide intensive targeted teaching for students requiring intervention.
- Provide, support and/or coordinate case management for students who require extensive or substantial adjustments.
- Support classroom teachers and other school staff to access departmental or other external specialist services, professional development, and supports as needed.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of 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.
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. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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CQR639691_25P - Role Description (PDF, 146KB)
Role Description
Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
Information Package for Applicants
