An exciting opportunity exists for three passionate and strategic leaders to join the senior leadership team at Cavendish Road State High School as Head of Department - Student Services.

You will oversee a sub-school cohort within either the Junior Phase (Years 7-8), Middle Phase (Years 9 and 10) or Senior Phase (Years 11-12), leading initiatives that strengthen engagement, promote positive behaviour, and support the holistic development of students through a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework.

Three temporary full-time roles are on offer from 21 January 2027 until 10 December 2027, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

Key Responsibilities include:

Strategic Leadership

• Work under the direction of the sub-school Deputy Principal and collaborate closely with the Executive Leadership Team and Case Management Team to ensure alignment between Student Services, curriculum delivery, and whole-school improvement goals
• Drive the implementation of Tier 1 and Tier 2 behaviour and support frameworks across the sub-school
• Champion a culture of belonging, high expectations, and pride in being a "Cavroadian," reinforcing the school's values and standards
• Support and contribute to school-wide planning, reviews, and data analysis to inform proactive interventions and continuous improvement

Student Engagement

• Oversee daily engagement and attendance systems, ensuring early identification and intervention for students demonstrating concerning trends
• Implement proactive, data-informed strategies to address student belonging, behaviour, and engagement concerns
• Lead the coordination of Tier 2 case management in collaboration with DP's, GO's, HOSES, and other support staff
• Foster an inclusive environment where all students feel supported, respected, and connected to their school community

Parent and Community Partnerships

• Communicate with parents and carers and keep them informed of the activities and successes of the sub-school and cohorts in those activities
• Strengthen partnerships with families, external agencies, and community organisations to provide wrap-around support for students
• Promote parent engagement through information evenings, awards ceremonies, and community events celebrating student growth and achievement

Data, Systems, and Reporting

• Use OneSchool data and case management records to identify trends, inform interventions, and report progress
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of student engagement, wellbeing, and behaviour data
• Analyse engagement and wellbeing data to evaluate the effectiveness of strategies and inform future planning

Events and Student Leadership

• Lead year-level assemblies and events that celebrate student success and promote positive school culture.
• Coordinate guest speakers, leadership programs, and philanthropic initiatives within the sub-school.
• Oversee the planning and delivery of student leadership development activities, camps, and milestone celebrations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated leadership experience in creating a positive, supportive, and high-expectation culture that promotes student engagement and achievement
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the capacity to build trust and rapport with students, staff, and parents
• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams through relational, data-informed, and evidence-based practices
• Capacity to design and implement tiered interventions that improve student outcomes and wellbeing

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.

• MSR705282_26T - Role Description (PDF, 274KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants