Lead student success. Build meaningful connections. Make a lasting difference.

Are you a passionate educational leader committed to improving student outcomes, strengthening student engagement and creating an inclusive school community?

We are seeking a dedicated and strategic Head of Department, Student Services - Year 9 & 10 - to support students to engage in learning and preparation for senior schooling or the workforce.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced education professional to make a meaningful difference by empowering students, supporting staff and building strong partnerships with families and the wider community.

If you are ready to lead with purpose, champion equity and make a positive impact on the educational journeys of students, we encourage you to apply.

Job details

About us:

Moranbah State High School, a proud and vibrant school community located on Barada Barna Country in the heart of Moranbah.

For 50 years, our school has been an important part of the Moranbah community, growing alongside the town and the families who call it home. We are proud of our strong community connections and our role in preparing young people to contribute, succeed and thrive in a changing world.

With more than 800 students, our school is a place where every young person is encouraged to discover their strengths, pursue their interests and strive for their personal best. We believe that students achieve when they feel known, valued and supported, and we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and positive environment where every student can belong and flourish.

Our motto, ‘Tomorrow's Future Today', captures our commitment to preparing students for the opportunities and challenges ahead. We provide a broad and engaging education that develops the knowledge, skills, confidence and character students need to navigate their future with purpose and optimism.

Your opportunity:

• Lead student achievement and engagement: Develop and implement innovative strategies to improve learning outcomes, attendance, behaviour and engagement, ensuring all students have opportunities to succeed.
• Support student transitions and wellbeing: Coordinate induction and support for new arrivals, identifying and responding to individual academic, social and emotional needs.
• Monitor student progress: Analyse student achievement, attendance and behaviour data to identify emerging needs and implement targeted intervention strategies.
• Strengthen staff capability: Provide leadership, guidance and practical resources to school leaders, Heads of Department, Year Level Coordinators, Guidance Officers and teachers to support student success.
• Build strong partnerships: Collaborate with parents, staff, higher education institutions and State Schools Division representatives to develop strategies that enhance student achievement and attendance.
• Engage with the wider community: Establish and maintain partnerships with community organisations, local businesses and not-for-profit organisations to expand support and opportunities for students.
• Coordinate external support: Work with relevant external agencies, including Indigenous support services, to assist students and families with successful transitions and integration into the school community.
• Promote equity and inclusion: Embed socially just practices across school operations, advocating for equitable access to learning, improved attendance and positive educational outcomes.
• Support school planning and accountability: Contribute to strategic school priorities, prepare data returns as requested by the Principal, and use evidence to inform decision-making and improvement initiatives.
• Ensure policy and legislative compliance: Maintain an understanding of relevant legislation, departmental policies and procedures affecting students, staff and school operations.
• Manage departmental resources: Effectively manage human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources to achieve departmental objectives and support whole-school priorities.

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Interested? To Apply: 

• 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.

Contact Name: Ash Spain, Deputy Principal (07) 4949 2111
Closing Date: Wednesday, 28 October 2026

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.

• CQR704177_26T - Role Description (PDF, 272KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants