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Head of Campus (Level 5) - Woogaroo Creek State School (Primary Campus)
Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
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 Woogaroo Creek State School co-locating with a new Special School site in the Springfield-Redbank corridor.
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.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Stream3/Level 5 |
| Workplace Location | Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MSR694199/26P |
| Closing date | 26-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Rachel Dougherty |
| Contact details | 07 3201 9444 Access the National Relay Service |
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.
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
About the Role:
As Head of Campus, you will work collaboratively with the Principal and broader leadership team to lead the Woogaroo Creek primary 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
- 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 have experience leading teams to support primary school students.
About You:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Proven leadership experience within a primary school
- 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.
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.
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Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
Information Package for Applicants
MSR694199_26P Role Description (PDF, 270KB)
Role Description
