Ripley Central State School are seeking a dedicated and dynamic leader to drive a culture of inclusion, wellbeing, and high expectations across our school.

If you’re an experienced educator with a passion for student success, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to lead impactful engagement initiatives and help shape a successful 2026.

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:

Our staff have exceptional relational skills, are driven to build a positive, welcoming and supportive school culture and willing to commit to the school's development and expediential growth. They have a strong work ethic, a desire to collaborate and a commitment to connecting with community. 

With 'Passion and Purpose', our new learning community ensure every student is empowered and succeeding through the development and sustainment of authentic learning partnerships, connected curriculum delivered through quality pedagogy, creative and engaging learning environments and leveraging digital pedagogies.

Our Learners are EPIC; Empowered, Polite, Inclusive and Careful. Prior to our foundation year, we sought input from our future staff, community and parents across a number of forums and have developed a strong sense of expectation for each value. These are published in our Student Code of Conduct.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

The Head of Department - Student Engagement will provide leadership and guidance for the implementation of innovative measures aimed at improving student learning outcomes and attendance in school.

This position is line managed by our Principal as part of the Student Wellbeing and Engagement Team (that is made up of a Guidance Officer, Head of Inclusion, Student Wellbeing Officer, Social Worker, Teacher Aide Student Engagement, EPIC Teacher and Defence School Mentors).

Responsibilities include:

• Data analysis and forward planning (academic, effort and behaviour)
• Monitor students' individual performance and behaviour and develop and implement intervention strategies where necessary.
• Communicate and work with parents, student wellbeing support team and external agencies to improve outcomes, student achievements and attendance.
• Develop and implement community engagement strategies and programs with other organisations, local businesses and nor for profit organisations.
• Liaise with external agencies (for example, indigenous support agencies and child safety) to support new arrivals and their families through integrating them into the new environment and incorporate the holistic needs of new students including academic, social and emotional.

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 1-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.

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, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MSR671087_25T Role Description (PDF, 208KB)
  Role Description