The North Queensland Region is inviting experienced and dedicated professionals to express interest in the role of Head of Special Education Services (relieving up to 6 months).

This is an exciting opportunity for career growth, with the support you need to thrive in your role. Relocation assistance may be available for those needing to relocate to a new city centre.

Applications will be reviewed throughout 2025 as vacancies arise. Please note, submitting an application does not guarantee an employment offer. We look forward to considering you for future opportunities!

Job details

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months. 

About the Department of Education

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About the Role

As the Head of Special Education Services, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage and coordinate high-quality advice and support from the Special Education and Early Childhood Development Programs.
• Lead and manage these programs, providing advice to classroom teachers for students with disabilities as needed.
• Offer high-quality advice to school leadership and staff to plan and implement effective reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities.
• Coordinate and provide targeted teaching for students needing intervention.
• Provide and coordinate case management for students requiring significant adjustments.
• Support staff in accessing specialist services and professional development.
• Engage in school decision-making and professional development to contribute to school goals and vision.
• Implement and manage school-wide systems to monitor and record data on students with disabilities.
• Form partnerships with parents, government agencies, and community groups to support students with disabilities.
• Manage human, financial, facilities, and curriculum resources to achieve goals.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply

• Attach a brief resume (2-page maximum) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history)
• Attach a written response (1-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
• Complete online questionnaire. (To open the questionnaire, click “Apply” and enter your personal details.)

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply. 

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.

• NQR625551_25E - Role Description (PDF, 145KB)
  Role Description
  
  Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)
  Information Package for Applicants