A unique leadership opportunity is available to help shape and lead a new integrated educational campus in one of Queensland's growing communities. The Department of Education is seeking an experienced and future-focused educational leader for the role of Head of Campus (Level 5) for the new special school campus co-locating with Woogaroo Creek State School in the Springfield-Redbank corridor.

Opening in 2027, this innovative integrated campus model will bring together an established primary school and a newly established special school campus, creating opportunities for authentic collaboration, inclusive practices and strong community partnerships. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate leader to contribute to the establishment of a new school culture, build high-performing teams and deliver outstanding outcomes for students with diverse learning needs.

Job details

About the Role:

As Head of Campus, you will work collaboratively with the Principal and broader leadership team to establish and lead the new special school campus, ensuring high quality educational outcomes for all students.

You will play a key role in:

• Leading a positive, inclusive and high-expectations school culture
• Developing quality teaching and learning practices that support diverse learners
• Building strong partnerships with families, staff and the wider community
• Supporting integrated campus approaches and collaborative ways of working
• Leading strategic planning and operational processes during the establishment phase
• Managing human, financial and physical resources effectively
• Embedding socially just and inclusive practices in everyday school life
• Supporting staff capability development and professional growth

The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive education and experience leading teams supporting students with diverse and complex learning needs.

About You

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven leadership experience within a special school or inclusive education setting
• Strong knowledge of curriculum, differentiation and evidence-based teaching practices for students with disability
• The ability to build and sustain positive relationships across a complex educational environment
• Strategic thinking and the ability to lead change within a new and evolving context
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A collaborative and solutions-focused leadership approach
• The capacity to establish a culture grounded in professionalism, wellbeing and high expectations
• Experience managing resources and operational priorities effectively

Experience in establishing new programs, leading inclusive practices or working within integrated educational settings will be highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the rare opportunity to:

• Contribute to the establishment of a brand-new special school campus
• Help shape an innovative integrated campus model
• Lead meaningful inclusion and collaboration initiatives
• Work within a growing and supportive educational community
• Make a lasting difference for students, families and staff

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 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.

• MSR693808_26P - Role Description (PDF, 270KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 287KB)
  Information Package for Applicants