Mabel Park State High School is seeking an enthusiastic and exceptional leader to join our team as Head of Department - Student Engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to lead initiatives that strengthen student connection, belonging, engagement and wellbeing across our diverse school community. With 72 cultures represented across our cohort, we value strong leadership, meaningful relationships and high expectations. If you are passionate about creating opportunities for every student to thrive, we invite you to join our team and contribute to a positive and supportive school culture. This is a temporary full-time position until 10 December 2027, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About Us

Mabel Park State High School prides itself on educating boys and girls within the Logan City community. This is expressed both in terms of our student's academic results and their development as lifelong learners.

We know that we prepare our students well for a future in a complex, challenging world which is constantly changing and evolving. As this process of change occurs our staff continues to innovate and remain at the forefront of proven and effective teaching and learning practices.

Students at Mabel Park also learn beyond the walls of the classroom. Extra-curricular activities include sport, art, drama and a vast variety of activities which will be organised and supervised during lunchtimes by staff who have volunteered to do those activities.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provide strategic leadership to improve student learning outcomes, achievement, engagement and attendance, particularly for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, through innovative and socially just practices.
• Monitor and respond to student needs by analysing individual performance, behaviour, attendance and wellbeing data, and developing targeted intervention strategies to support academic, social and emotional outcomes.
• Build strong partnerships and community engagement with parents, schools, higher education institutions, State Schools Division, external agencies, local businesses and community organisations to support students, families and successful transitions.
• Lead data-informed practice and capacity building by preparing data and reports for senior management, and developing tools, resources and guidance to support regional teams and teachers to improve student achievement and attendance.
• Lead effective governance and resource management by ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and departmental policies, and managing human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources to achieve team and regional priorities.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

How to apply

• Please submit a 3pg maximum resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and
• A 2 page written response addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 on the 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.

• SER700595_26T - Role Description (PDF, 273KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants