An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate and experienced educational leader to join the South East Region Behaviour Support Service as Head of Department - Student Engagement. The position is based at William Duncan State School Positive Learning Centre, with travel required to other school and regional locations across the South East Region. In this role, you will work collaboratively with school leadership teams and key stakeholders to strengthen school capability in supporting students with complex behavioural needs. A key focus will be supporting schools to develop, implement, monitor and review proactive, evidence-informed support plans that promote student engagement, inclusion and successful participation in learning. This is a temporary full-time +position commencing 21 January 2027 until 10 December 2027, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

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About the Role

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provide strategic leadership, coaching and guidance to school teams in the development and implementation of proactive behaviour support plans, including Risk Assessments, Staff Response Plans and Individual Behaviour Support Plans.
• Build school capability to implement, monitor and review evidence-informed strategies that respond to the individual needs of students with complex presentations.
• Collaborate with school leadership teams, regional support services, families and relevant stakeholders to develop coordinated and sustainable approaches to student support.
• Support schools to strengthen inclusive practices and targeted interventions within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
• Use student behaviour, attendance and engagement data to inform collaborative problem-solving, intervention planning and evaluation of outcomes.
• Model and coach effective practices to strengthen staff confidence, consistency and capability in responding proactively to student needs.

The successful applicant will demonstrate strong educational leadership, a commitment to inclusive education and the ability to build effective partnerships with school teams. You will bring expertise in evidence-informed behaviour support, collaborative problem-solving and developing the capability of others to improve outcomes for students with complex needs. You will be a flexible and collaborative leader who can work effectively across diverse school contexts and contribute to a proactive, responsive and coordinated regional service.

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 2-page response to the 'How you will be assessed'section of 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.

• SER707344_26T - Role Description (PDF, 273KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants