Join our dynamic team at Yarrilee State School and step into the exciting role of Head of Department, Student Engagement.

This is your chance to be a pivotal leader in our high-achieving institution. We're offering a full-time temporary position from 26 May 2025 until 12 December 2025 unless otherwise determined, giving you the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of education while working alongside a passionate and dedicated team.

Apply now to be a part of our vibrant academic community and help shape the next generation of leaders.

Job details

About Yarrilee State School

About Yarrilee State School Yarrilee State School is a large community of learners who share a common goal of exceptional learning and meaningful relationships. The school has a warm and welcoming atmosphere where difference is celebrated and making a difference is expected. Our values and beliefs are obvious in our interaction with peers and with others.  There is a sense of purpose evident in the classrooms where challenging tasks are undertaken in a supportive and nurturing learning environment. Our whole school community promotes the notion that 'Learning is our future'. We are committed to helping every student reach their potential with high expectations and high levels of support.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• focus on initiatives to support the educational outcomes for students, through the multi-tiered system of support framework
• provide proactive and reactive support for teachers and support staff, focussed on improving engagement and wellbeing of students
• incorporate the vision of State Schools Division into school planning
• develop the quality of teaching and learning
• lead the Student Engagement and Wellbeing team, including Tier 1 whole school processes and systems
• collaborate with the school Curriculum Team and Leadership Team to meet the needs of all students
• nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and community.
• Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply

• Please attach 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. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. 

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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• NCR633475_25T - Role Description (PDF, 145KB)
  Role Description
  
  Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)
  Information Package for Applicants