Lead the Student Services team at Nanango State School and across the Kingaroy South Cluster in this temporary Head of Department opportunity until 21 October 2026, unless otherwise determined.

The Head of Special Education Services based at Nanango State School is a cluster HOSES position servicing the Primary and P-9 schools in the Kingaroy South Cluster.

This role is suited to an experienced educator with strong instructional leadership capabilities in inclusive education.

The Head of Special Education Services at Nanango State School is a key member of the leadership team.

Job details

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:

Nanango State School - Special Education Program supports students with diverse learning needs within a welcoming and inclusive Prep to Year 6 environment.

Located in the South Burnett region of Queensland, the school is committed to delivering personalised learning, fostering student wellbeing, and providing targeted support to help every student engage, achieve and thrive as part of the broader school community.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

Experience with NCCD data collection, ECDP services and a focus on Inclusive Education is paramount.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage and coordinate the delivery of high-quality advice and support provided by the Special Education Program and/or Early Childhood Development Program.
• Lead and manage the Special Education Program and/or Early Childhood Development 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.

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 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 

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  DSR691663_26T Role Description (PDF, 252KB)
  Role Description