Join Woodridge State High School as Head of Department (Student Services) and play a key role in supporting student wellbeing, engagement, and success.

This rewarding leadership opportunity is ideal for a collaborative and student-focused educator who is passionate about fostering positive outcomes and creating an inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.

If you are ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, we encourage you to apply.

Job details

About the Department of Education:

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.

Who We Are:

Woodridge State High School has been serving the Logan community since 1972 and is proud of its strong tradition of excellence, diversity, and inclusion.

With approximately 1,400 students from more than 60 cultural backgrounds, the school celebrates its rich multicultural community while fostering high expectations, strong partnerships, student empowerment, and a commitment to providing quality educational opportunities for all learners.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• 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.
• Monitor students' individual performance and behaviour and develop and implement intervention strategies where necessary.

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 written statement in response to 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, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SER692253_26T Role Description (PDF, 253KB)
  Role Description