Wavell State High School are seeking two Head of Department - Student Services to join our team until 11 Decmber 2026, unless otherwise determined.
Position 1 - Temporary Full-Time (1.0FTE)
Position 2 - Temporary Part-Time (0.3FTE or 15 hours per fortnight), negotiations are welcomed to add an additional incumbency at 0.7FTE with teaching to make this a 1.0 FTE workload.

This role requires a commitment to enacting our values of integrity, inclusion & innovation & necessitates collaboration between fellow HOD's, Guidance Officers, Student Support Services, Heads of Department & Deputy Principals. This role is pivotal in creating an environment that promotes student engagement, well-being & leading a team of teachers to support students to become confident, creative & accomplished learners. These positions are based across years 7 to 12.

Job details

About Us:

Wavell State High School is a highly regarded school in the northern suburbs of Brisbane where challenge and choice create opportunities for all. Our school enjoys a reputation for excellence in scholarship, in which learning is challenging and rewarding. Our school embodies a culture of high expectations, with a dedicated staff and an innovative curriculum, where students become confident, creative and accomplished learners. We are a community where students are able to simultaneously engage with abstract academic concepts, together with Sports, The Arts and vocational pursuits, all underpinned by a focus on individual personal development.

About the Role:

Head of Department - Student Services are integral members of our Wavell State High School Leadership team and HOD's in many instances are the initial point of contact for a range of inquiries made by parents, staff & students & make informed decisions based on a good knowledge of school policies and procedures.

Head of Department's lead through:
Empowerment:

• High Performing teams of Form teachers who in turn lead class teachers to support the academic, social-emotional and wellbeing of the Year Level cohort.
• Liaising with student, school parent, caregiver as required (in consultation with school support services).
• Promoting capability and learning opportunities for all in our school community.

Inclusion:

• Creating a culture of high expectations and promoting a positive learning culture in which all people contribute and are accountable (leading year level assemblies, events and form teacher meetings).
• Enabling through capability, student leadership opportunities with a lived and enacted understanding of service and legacy.

Integrity:

• Designing a culture of respect through clear communication of school expectations and enlisting parent, caregiver support.
• Prioritising and managing responsibilities relating to student wellbeing, attendance, engagement, and behaviour in collaboration with the Heads of Year Team, Student Support Services and Deputy Principal.

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 previous work history); and
• A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section 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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MNR679788_26T - Role Description (PDF, 205KB)
  Role Description