Are you looking to promote an inclusive culture and practices within school communities to ensure equity and excellence for students with disability?

If so, Townview State School have a fantastic opportunity to join their team as the Head of Special Education Services (HOSES) on a full-time temporary basis, from 14 July 2025 until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.

This role is based at Townview with support to Boulia, Dajarra and Urandangi State Schools.

If you would like to have a positive influence on our school community, apply below.

Job details

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

About Townview State School

Overlooking the city of Mount Isa, our school has been providing quality education to the students since 1965. During this time, Townview State School has developed a strong tradition of academic, sporting and cultural success.

Our quality staff work together to provide an environment where high expectations for all students, are modelled on our motto of tolerance, knowledge and integrity. Students wear the Townview uniform with pride and are afforded every opportunity to access quality curriculum that builds on their strengths.

About the Role

As the Head of Special Education Services, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage and coordinate high-quality advice and support from the Special Education and Early Childhood Development Programs for Boulia, Dajarra, Townview and Urandangi State Schools.
• Lead and manage these programs, providing advice to classroom teachers for students with disabilities as needed.
• Offer high-quality advice to school leadership and staff to plan and implement effective reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities.
• Coordinate and provide targeted teaching for students needing intervention.
• Provide and coordinate case management for students requiring significant adjustments.
• Support staff in accessing specialist services and professional development.

About You

You'll be providing support to small schools based in Boulia, Dajarra and Urandagi State Schools who have Kindy programs and will need to have a Blue Card Exemption card.

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 1-pg written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
• 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. 

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.

• NQR642246_25E - Role Description (PDF, 146KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants