Collingwood Park State School is seeking an innovative and passionate Head of Department - Student Engagement, to lead whole-school initiatives that promote student engagement, inclusion, and positive behaviour.

In this leadership role, you will work closely with students, staff, and families to foster safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments. You will lead the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) team, support teachers to implement evidence-based engagement and differentiation strategies, and oversee the development of Individual Behaviour and Safety Plans. Building strong partnerships with families and the wider school community, you will play a key role in improving student wellbeing, engagement, and learning outcomes for all.

Job details

About our School:

At Collingwood Park State School, we are proud to offer a high-quality education for every child from Prep to Year 6 in a safe, inclusive, and disciplined environment. We are a community where every student is valued, welcomed, and supported to reach their full potential. Our curriculum is designed to challenge students to think critically, communicate effectively, be creative, reflect thoughtfully, and understand the world around them. We embrace the diversity of our student body and encourage students to become both independent and collaborative learners. Strong partnerships with parents, carers, and our local community are central to our success. We collaborate with early childhood providers for a smooth transition into Prep and maintain strong ties with local high schools to support a seamless move to secondary education. We are proud to be the hub of our community. Welcome to Collingwood Park State School—a place where every child belongs and every child shines.

About the Role:

The role includes leading the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) team, modelling effective engagement and differentiation strategies in classrooms, and supporting teachers to implement evidence-based practices that maximise student success.

The successful applicant will also oversee the development of Individual Behaviour and Safety Plans, build strong partnerships with parents and carers, and collaborate with the wider school community to promote safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead initiatives that improve student engagement, attendance, behaviour, and learning outcomes.
• Monitor student performance and implement targeted intervention strategies.
• Build strong partnerships with families, community organisations, and external agencies to support student success.
• Use data to inform decision-making, evaluate programs, and support continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic leadership and manage resources to deliver inclusive, high-quality educational outcomes.

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Interested? To Apply:  

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-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, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MSR694446_26T - Role Description (PDF, 272KB)
  Role Description