We are seeking a dynamic and committed Head of Department (Student Services) to provide strategic leadership in enhancing student engagement, wellbeing, attendance and academic achievement across the school. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, a commitment to equity and excellence in education, and the ability to lead initiatives that promote a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment where every student is empowered to succeed. This is a temporary full-time position until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

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

About Us

Kingston State School has a long and proud history, our wonderful school was founded over 100 years ago! Kingston State School is situated in the heart of Logan City in the South East Region of Queensland with a student population of approximately 500 students from very diverse backgrounds. 

At Kingston State School we provide a culture that values and promotes learning and has high expectations for the success of all students. Our school uses collaboration and innovation to effectively provide high quality teaching and learning on a daily basis. We regularly celebrate the successes of our students and staff. Our school caters for the whole child through academics, sporting opportunities and a whole school social/emotional wellbeing program. We prioritise the teaching of reading and writing in all classrooms and we are having some great successes in improving our students' reading and writing.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provide leadership in developing and implementing innovative strategies to improve student learning outcomes, achievement and attendance, particularly for students experiencing disadvantage, while promoting equitable and socially just practices.
• Monitor individual student performance, behaviour and attendance, implementing targeted interventions and providing support for students' academic, social and emotional needs, including new arrivals.
• Collaborate with parents, school leaders, teachers, year-level coordinators, guidance officers, higher education institutions, government departments and external agencies to strengthen student engagement, achievement and wellbeing.
• Develop and implement student induction, community engagement and partnership programs with families, external agencies, local businesses and not-for-profit organisations to support student integration and success.
• Support school leadership through data collection and reporting, provision of practical tools and resources, and effective management of human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and departmental policies.

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

How to apply

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and
• A 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.

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. 

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.

• SER704230_26E - Role Description (PDF, 273KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants