Rasmussen State School is seeking a Head of Department - Student Services to coordinate support for vulnerable students, including students in out-of-home care and those experiencing complex personal or family circumstances.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Principal, leadership team, staff, families, carers, Child Safety, and external agencies to ensure students are supported, connected and able to engage successfully at school.

The position requires a relational, organised and student-centred leader who can work sensitively with complex families and external organisations to promote stability, wellbeing and positive outcomes.

Job details

About the Department of Education:

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Who We Are:

Rasmussen State School (Prep-Year 6) is a vibrant, inclusive school located in the Upper Ross area of Townsville, committed to student wellbeing, high expectations and strong community partnerships.

Guided by the motto “I Belong, We Belong, All Belong,” the school fosters a culture of inclusion, collaboration and collective responsibility.

Staff are passionate advocates for students and work together to create a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment.

Rasmussen State School is grounded in Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL). The school provides inclusive programs for students with disability and offers a broad range of sporting and musical opportunities.

Strong wrap-around supports include a dedicated school chaplain and early years engagement through KindyLinQ, strengthening transitions and family connections.

Regular attendance and lifelong learning are strongly valued, recognising that every day of schooling counts.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

This role will focus on strengthening case management, improving communication between school and key stakeholders, supporting staff to understand and respond to student needs, and ensuring appropriate plans and interventions are in place.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership and guidance for the implementation of innovative measures aimed at improving student learning outcomes and attendance in schools where a significant percentage of students may have a disadvantaged background, ensuring quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Where requested, prepare all data returns for the Principal.
• Provide management and engagement strategies including induction activities of new arrivals, and advise on specific academic, social and emotional needs of new arrivals.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.
• 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.

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, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NQR68829_26T Role Description (PDF, 254KB)
  Role Description