We are seeking a permanent Head of Special Education Services, with genuine commitment to inclusion and leadership. This position will service a cluster of Railway Estate State School and Woodstock State School.

The successful applicant will have expertise in inclusive education; instructional and strategic leadership; data-driven decision making; high-level communication & relationship building; organisation & resource management.

Job details

About the Department

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

About us

Railway Estate State School
Railway Estate State School is a Prep-Year 6 primary school in inner-city Townsville with approximately 180 students. As part of the Wulguru Cluster Special Education Program, the school has a strong focus on inclusive education, modern learning environments and collaborative practice. This setting offers valuable opportunities to build capability while supporting diverse learners within a connected school community.

Woodstock State School
Woodstock State School is a small rural primary school located around 40 km west of Townsville, serving approximately 50 students from surrounding communities. With multi-age classrooms and strong community involvement, the school offers a supportive team environment and the opportunity to broaden professional experience in a close-knit country setting.

About the Role

You will join a supportive and inclusive team, working with experienced leaders and supportive school community.

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

• Manage and coordinate high-quality advice and support from the Special Education and Early Childhood Development Programs.
• 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.
• Engage in school decision-making and professional development to contribute to school goals and vision.
• Implement and manage school-wide systems to monitor and record the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability.
• Form partnerships with parents, government agencies, and community groups to support students with disabilities.
• Manage human, financial, facilities, and curriculum resources to achieve goals.

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

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should understand your relevant work history).
• Attach a written response (2-page maximum) addressing the Role Description 'How you will be assessed' section. 
• Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in the 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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NQR688044_26P - Role Description (PDF, 326KB)
  Role Description