Western Suburbs State Special School is seeking a dynamic Head of Department - Vocational Education and Training to lead the Special Education Training Alliance (SETA), a Registered Training Organisation based at the school that coordinates VET programs across more than 20 Special Schools in Queensland.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong teaching and curriculum leadership, excellent interpersonal skills to build productive partnerships, and the ability to lead and manage change within the school and SETA community.

Regular travel across the state is required to support and collaborate with partner Special Schools delivering SETA programs.

Job details

About the Department 

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 School 

 Western Suburbs State Special School provides an educational environment that supports students in developing the skills and confidence to engage positively in the community. The school believes all students can learn and should have access to meaningful, engaging experiences that support positive post-school pathways. It caters to students aged five to seventeen with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, or multiple impairments, with the option of an additional year of learning. Senior School subjects focus on building functional skills for community participation and potential supported or open employment.

Your Opportunity 

As the Head of Department - Vocational Education and Training, you will: 

• Lead curriculum focus in line with school and departmental initiatives
• Participate in delivering the vision of Early Childhood and State Schools Division
• Develop the quality of teaching and learning
• Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.

The Head of Department is accountable to and under the direction of the Principal or delegate.

Your Responsibilities 

As the Head of Department - Vocational Education and Training, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:  

• You will have demonstrated the ability to write course materials, along with strong interpersonal skills and effective time management.
• You will have a proven ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Lead the school department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.

Highly desirable but not mandatory qualification

Highly desirable, but not mandatory, qualifications include:

• It is highly desirable that you have a TAE40116 qualification.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position. 

Interested? To Apply 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). 
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements 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.

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MSR645782_25T - Role Description (PDF, 240KB)
  Role Description