We are seeking a dynamic and relational instructional leader to join our Senior Leadership Team in the role of Head of Special Education Services.

In alignment with the systemic role description, this position holds whole-school strategic responsibility for Inclusion, leading the implementation of equitable practices, targeted interventions, and personalised supports to improve outcomes for students with diverse learning needs.

The successful applicant will also have line management responsibility for a Year 8 cohort, overseeing a multidisciplinary team focused on behaviour, engagement, attendance, and student support.

We are looking for a values-driven leader who can drive improvement and change, build staff capability, and foster a culture of high expectations and inclusive success for every student.

If this describes you, apply now.

Job details

About the Department 

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

Helensvale State High School is a large, high-demand Independent Public School located on the northern Gold Coast, catering for over 1,800 students from Years 7-12. Founded in 1990, the school is recognised for its strong academic outcomes, diverse curriculum pathways, and extensive Excellence and Academy programs spanning academia, sport, the arts, entrepreneurship and languages. Guided by the learning purpose One Student, One Community, Many Futures, the school is committed to personalised learning, high expectations, and fostering a strong sense of belonging. Helensvale SHS prides itself on its inclusive culture, wellbeing focus, and deep partnerships with families, industry and the wider community to support every student's success and future pathways.

About the Role

You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

• Manage and coordinate the delivery of high-quality advice and support provided by the Special Education Program and/or Early Childhood Development Program.
• Lead and manage the Special Education Program and/or Early Childhood Development Program to provide advice to classroom teachers for students with disability as needed.
• Provide high quality advice to the school leadership team, classroom teachers and other school staff to develop, plan and implement effective reasonable adjustments for students with disability.
• Coordinate and provide intensive targeted teaching for students requiring intervention.
• Provide, support and/or coordinate case management for students who require extensive or substantial adjustments.
• Support classroom teachers and other school staff to access departmental or other external specialist services, professional development, and supports as needed.
• Participate in school decision making processes as well as professional development to contribute to school goals, vision and planning.
• Implement and coordinate school-wide systems including data systems to monitor students with disability and record the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability.
• Form and maintain partnerships with parents, other government agencies, and community groups to support students with disability.
• Manage human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources to achieve goals.

Interested? To Apply 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). 
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements 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.

• SER680189_26T - Role Description (PDF, 205KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants