Bentley Park College are seeking a temporary Head of Department - Student Services to be a part of our dynamic Primary School Student Services team.

You will lead a broad range of student support programs, including counselling, welfare, and special needs coordination. Collaborating with external agencies, you will deliver tailored assistance to meet individual student needs, ensuring equitable access to education and fostering a positive school culture.

Job details

This is a temporary full-time position commencing in Term 2 until 12 December 2025, with possible extension.   

About the Department

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle. 

About the School

Bentley Park College, located in Southern Cairns, Far North Queensland, provides a comprehensive Prep to Year 12 education. Students benefit from the P-12 advantage, transitioning seamlessly from early childhood through to adulthood within an inclusive and enriching learning environment.

About the Role

As the Head of Department - Student Services, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Leadership in Student Support: Oversee and direct the Student Services department, providing professional guidance on all issues related to student welfare and support. 
• Policy and Procedure Development: Develop and implement departmental procedures and working practices to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated approach to service delivery. 
• Collaboration with Senior Management: Assist the Senior Management Team in developing college frameworks for student support and welfare. 
• Resource Management: Manage human, financial, and curriculum resources within the department to achieve strategic goals. 
  Compliance and Reporting: Ensure adherence to relevant legislation and policies impacting students and staff. 

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

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (1-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section.

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  FNR635322_25T - Role Description (PDF, 389KB)
  Role Description