Head of Department Student Services (known Locally As Head of Department Wellbeing & Engagement.

We are seeking an experienced educator with staff, student and community leadership experience to contribute to and maintain a positive school culture, initially for year 7 and 8 at our new secondary school opening in 2027.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

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:

As a new school we are expecting approximately 440 students next year and then growing rapidly towards 2400 students.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

This vacancy is a rare opportunity for a passionate, empathetic and enthusiastic student, staff and community leader to be a key contributor to the establishment of an effective school culture that focusses on learning.

As the school grows each year, you will be required to ensure that students are able to transition to senior secondary pathways of choice and be “Ready for the Future”.

• You will be a contributing member of the foundation curriculum, teaching and learning team and add value to the evolution of the school as it grows and develops over time.
• Facilitating the development of an expert teaching team across the school through focussing on robust and effective classroom management practices and localised tier 1 supports will result in a positive classroom environment and school culture.
• In addition, you will be required to work collaboratively with local primary schools to build on existing practices, cater for the needs of adolescent learners and ensure that the transition from primary school to secondary school is as seamless as possible and that the outcomes as described in “On Track for Success” are achieved.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

The Perfect Fit:

• Highly developed interpersonal skills will be essential in building the capacity of onsite educators and other staff to ensure that a positive school culture is created and maintained.
• The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate experience with the creation and implementation of sustainable tier 2 and 3 programs / practices.
• It is anticipated that the successful applicant will be able facilitate / case manage individual / groups of students through early intervention to ensure that students remain engaged with their learning programs, utilising a range of department and non-departmental third party resources and organisations.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a CV of not more than three pages which includes two referees, one of which must be a current supervisor.
• Attach a two page response addressing only the first three criteria as outlined in the "how you will be assessed".
• 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, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SER687153_26P Role Description (PDF, 254KB)
  Role Description