Sunshine Beach State School is seeking a passionate and experienced educational leader to join our team as Head of Special Education Services.

In this newly established leadership role, you will champion a whole-school culture of inclusion, equity, and excellence for students with disability. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future direction of inclusive education in a supportive school environment where every student is valued and empowered to succeed.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and inclusive school community, we encourage you to apply.

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:

Sunshine Beach State School, located on the western boundary of the stunning Noosa National Park, is a vibrant and community-focused primary school committed to educational excellence and student wellbeing. Proudly recognised as the first accredited Glasser Quality School in Australia, Sunshine Beach embraces the principles of choice theory to foster a supportive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment. The school is dedicated to empowering students to take responsibility for their learning while promoting positive relationships, personal growth, and lifelong success.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Foster a culture of equity and excellence for students with disability
• Lead the delivery of high-quality, individualised teaching and adjustments, aligned with current legislation and departmental policies, to meet the diverse learning needs of every student.
• You will ensure equity and excellence for students with a disability by driving and championing an inclusive culture and school-wide practices.
• Work collaboratively with staff, students and families to improve outcomes for our learners.

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 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, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NCR664728_25T Role Description (PDF, 180KB)
  Role Description