We are seeking a passionate, collaborative, and strategic educational leader to join our leadership team as Head of Special Education Services (HOSES). This is an outstanding opportunity for an inclusive educational professional to lead the delivery of high-quality support services for students with disability and diverse leaning needs. The successful candidate will provide expert leadership in inclusive practices, targeted intervention, case management, and curriculum adjustments while building the capacity of teachers and support staff to achieve positive student outcomes. This is a temporary full-time position until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

Who we are:

Bargara is a beachside community situated 15 minutes drive from the heart of Bundaberg. With wonderful access the sporting clubs, shopping, beaches, fishing and beautiful natural landscapes Bargara is the perfect place to live, learn and work.

One of the major strengths of a school lies in the ability of the whole school community to work together to bring about the best outcomes for the students. Our school community continues to improve our combined efforts towards our goal of students doing their best.

Our school will continually evolve as an innovative, responsive and positive learning environment with school led developments which will support and drive student learning.

Through the support and efforts of all involved with Bargara State School we will maintain a positive learning environment for our students. The supportive nature of the school, as well as the careful planning of facilities, will ensure that we working together for our children.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Lead and coordinate inclusive education programs by overseeing the delivery of high-quality specialist advice, support, and services through the Special Education Program (SEP) and/or Early Childhood Development Program (ECDP) to improve outcomes for students with disability.
• Build staff capability and inclusive practice by providing expert guidance, coaching, and professional learning to school leaders, teachers, and support staff in planning, implementing, and evaluating reasonable adjustments and evidence-based teaching strategies.
• Drive student achievement through targeted intervention by coordinating intensive teaching, case management, and access to specialist services for students requiring significant educational adjustments and personalised support.
• Strengthen systems, partnerships, and compliance by implementing effective school-wide processes for disability data collection, monitoring student progress, managing Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) requirements, and fostering collaborative partnerships with families, external agencies, and community organisations.
• Contribute to strategic school leadership by participating in school planning and decision-making while effectively managing human, financial, curriculum, and physical resources to achieve school priorities and continuous improvement goals.

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.

• NCR696814_26T - Role Description (PDF, 271KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants