Yarrabah State School is seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Special Education Services to lead education practices and ensure high-quality support for students with diverse learning needs. As Head of Special Education Services you will have a strong understanding of inclusive education, legislative requirements, and evidence-based interventions, you will build staff capability, manage resources effectively, and promote a culture of high expectations, equity, and wellbeing. Subsidised accommodation may be available. This is a temporary full- time position until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About Us:

Yarrabah State School caters for an indigenous student population enrolled from Pre-prep to year 10 across three separate campuses within the community of Yarrabah in Far North Queensland. A Special Education Unit supporting students across all campuses is located at the Primary campus with a specialist facility provided at the Secondary campus.
Yarrabah is located 57 km south east of Cairns, over the Murray Prior Range. Yarrabah State School is a P-10 school comprising of three separate campuses, a pre-prep, primary and secondary department. The pre-prep is located 500 m from the primary campus and the secondary department is located 3.8 km from the primary campus. In addition, a special education unit is located at the primary school.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Lead and manage the Special Education and/or Early Childhood Development Program to deliver high-quality advice and support for students with disability, including guidance to classroom teachers.
• Provide expert advice to the leadership team and staff to plan, implement, and monitor effective reasonable adjustments and targeted interventions for students requiring additional support.
• Coordinate intensive targeted teaching and case management for students requiring substantial or extensive adjustments, ensuring appropriate supports are in place.
• Implement and oversee school-wide systems, including data collection and the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD), to monitor and track student needs and progress.
• Build staff capability and partnerships by supporting access to specialist services and professional development, engaging in school decision-making, and effectively managing human, financial, facilities, and curriculum resources.

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 previous work history); and
• A 2-pg 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.

• FNR679040_26T - Role Description (PDF, 205KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants