Join our team as Head of Special Education Services, locally known as Head of Department - Wellbeing and Engagement.

Bardon State School is a leafy, community-focused school just minutes from Brisbane’s CBD.

You will be a key member of our dedicated Leadership Team, contributing to the strategic direction and agenda of the school. You will contribute to a strong culture of inclusion, staff capability building, and student success in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

This temporary position is available for 12 months with the possibility of extension (commencing in Term 4, 2025).

Job details

* Salary rate shown is based on full-time hours (1.0 FTE).

This is a temporary part-time position (0.8 FTE, 40 Hours) from 7 October 2025 (Term 4) for 12 months with the possibility of extension, unless otherwise determined.

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

Bardon State School is a small school set in expansive, leafy grounds. Strong connections across students, staff and families create a supportive, inclusive environment where every child is known and valued.

Our students come from well-educated, high-expectation families. We value strong parent partnerships and are committed to maximising each child's potential. Our curriculum blends inquiry and explicit teaching to develop literate, numerate and curious thinkers.

About the Role

As the Head of Department - Wellbeing and Engagement, there will be two aspects to your role:

1. Coordinate and deliver targeted interventions and case management for Year 5–6 students requiring substantial or extensive adjustments (currently three small multi-age classes)
2. Lead Engagement and Wellbeing initiatives across Prep to Year 6.

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 (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 from the 'How you will be assessed' section of the Role Description. 
• Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in the 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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MNR652812_25T - Role Description (PDF, 388KB)
  Role Description