We are seeking a Head of Special Education Services (H01) for a temporary full-time position until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined. The position is based at Hampden State School, however you will be at Hampden State School 0.8 FTE, and 0.2 FTE between Farleigh State School and Coningsby State School. This is a rewarding leadership opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the educational outcomes and life chances of every student.

Job details

About Us:

Hampden State School is located on the Bruce Highway 30 kilometres North of Mackay and caters for students from prep to year 6. Hampden State School prides itself on offering excellence in teaching in a friendly, well resourced and attractive environment. Hampden State School's 80 pupils generally live within a ten kilometre radius of the school, often on small acreage lots, or from neighbouring Marian.

The small township of Kuttabul, 3 kilometres to the north, is the school's local service centre. Hampden State School has in place a range of quality programs covering all of the Australian Curriculum (AC). Our teachers liaise closely with two nearby secondary schools and eight primary schools which form our professional cluster group, ensuring continuity and review of curriculum materials.

Hampden State School lives up to its motto ‘Learning for life' by providing a wide range of educational and extra-curricular experiences for our students to participate in, and benefit from, including an annual camp, choir, community projects and leadership activities. Our small school enables students to regularly receive individual attention and instruction at their level, while providing security and support through a strong school community.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Manage and coordinate the delivery of high-quality advice and support provided by the Special Education Program
• 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.
• Participate in school decision making processes as well as professional development to contribute to school goals, vision and planning.
• Implement and coordinate school-wide systems including data systems to monitor students with disability and record the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability.
• Form and maintain partnerships with parents, other government agencies, and community groups to support students with disability.
• Manage human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources to achieve goals

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

How to apply:

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and
• A 2-page response to the How you will be assessedsection 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. 

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.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR696630_26T - Role Description (PDF, 272KB)
  Role Description