Are you a passionate leader with a deep commitment to inclusive education? Our school is seeking a dynamic Head of Special Education Services to oversee and enhance our special education programs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in special education, exceptional organisational skills, and a proven track record of fostering a supportive and adaptive learning environment. If you are driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and champion the success of all students, we invite you to apply and be a part of our vibrant school community.

Job details

About Us:

Pallara State School is a vibrant, close-knit community. We foster a strong culture of inclusion and collaboration, with a focus on creating meaningful partnerships with families, external agencies, and the wider community. Our curriculum, grounded in the Australian Curriculum, is delivered through evidence-informed pedagogical practices with a strong focus on Tier 1 teaching, visible learning, and student engagement.

As a dual-campus school, we are committed to creating inclusive learning environments where every student is known, supported, and challenged to succeed. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with leaders, teachers, families, and support staff to strengthen inclusive practices, coordinate adjustments and interventions, and ensure students with disability are supported to achieve both academically and socially. At Pallara, we are dedicated to growing students and staff in a culture of high expectations, care, and belonging.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of the Special Education and/or Early Childhood Development Program, providing expert advice and support to school leaders, teachers, and staff to meet the needs of students with disability.
• Develop, implement, and monitor effective reasonable adjustments, targeted interventions, and case management processes to support students requiring substantial or extensive adjustments.
• Build the capacity of classroom teachers and school staff through coaching, professional development, and access to departmental and external specialist services.
• Implement and manage school-wide systems, including student data monitoring and Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) processes, to track progress and inform decision-making.
• Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with families, community organisations, and government agencies while managing program resources, staffing, facilities, and budgets to achieve school priorities and student outcomes.

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 work history); and
• A 2-page written statement in response to 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.

• MSR693167_26P - Role Description (PDF, 271KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 287KB)
  Information Package for Applicants