Are you passionate about supporting diverse learners? The Southern Coalfield Cluster of schools is searching for a dedicated Head of Special Education Services to join their teams in 2025.

The role of Head of Special Education Services (HOSES) is offered on a temporary full-time basis, for the period of 1 term, 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 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

The Southern Coalfields Cluster of schools includes Tieri State School, Capella State School and Capella State High School. These schools work together to support the diverse learning needs of approximately 400 students across the region.

Our schools are seeking support from a dedicated and passionate aspiring teacher or current Head of Special Education Services to provide accurate advice to their staff including principals, middle leadership, teachers and teacher aides regarding students with disabilities.

The role will vary across each of the three schools however, includes a variety of tasks including hands-on modelling within the classroom, upskilling of leadership teams and teaching staff with various components of support administration on One School and the development of process and policy that provides clear and concise direction for providing support in the classroom.

This role will require travel to each of the three schools within the cluster on a weekly basis. The frequency will be determined upon appointment.

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

How to Apply

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A one page written response to the first selection criteria from the 'how you will be assessed' section of the 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. 

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.

• CQR605416_24E - Role Description (PDF, 145KB)
  Role Description
  
  Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)
  Information Package for Applicants