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Head of Department (Student Engagement) - Kuraby Special School
Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Kuraby Special School is excited to recruit a Head of Department ￂ Student Engagement.
The successful applicant will provide strategic leadership to promote positive student engagement, wellbeing, and inclusive educational outcomes across Kuraby Special School.
Working collaboratively with staff, students, families, and external stakeholders, the Head of Department will lead a whole-school approach to Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL), student behaviour support, and case management processes.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Stream 2 /HO1 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - South |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MSR705119/26T |
| Closing date | 08-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 10 Dec 2027 unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Sarah Brown |
| Contact details | 07 3457 6777 Access the National Relay Service |
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.
About us:
Kuraby Special School is a Queensland state school in Brisbane's south, providing specialised education for students from Prep to Year 12.
The school is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment where individual learning needs are recognised and every student is encouraged to develop their academic, social and emotional skills, build independence and prepare for lifelong learning.
The ideal applicant will demonstrate experience in:
- Leading teams within a P-12 special school setting.
- Implementing and sustaining Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) with fidelity.
- Managing complex student behaviour and developing effective support strategies.
- Leading a case management approach to support individual student needs.
- Building strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external agencies to enhance student outcomes.
This role requires a collaborative, solutions-focused leader who is committed to fostering a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment for all students at Kuraby Special School.
Please view 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 response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of 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.
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Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
Information Package for Applicants
MSR705119_26T Role Description (PDF, 273KB)
Role Description
