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Head of Special Education Services (HO1) - Woogaroo Creek State School - Special Education Program
Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Lead with purpose and make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with diverse learning needs.
Join Woogaroo Creek State School’s Special Education Program and provide strong leadership, collaboration and support to help students achieve their potential.
Apply now and lead an inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Stream 2 /HO1 |
| Workplace Location | Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MSR700809/26T |
| Closing date | 23-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Rachel Dougherty |
| Contact details | 0409 129 804 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.
About us:
Woogaroo Creek State School is a modern Prep-Year 6 school in Augustine Heights, opened in 2023, with a strong focus on collaboration, inclusion and setting students up to “REACH” new heights.
Its Special Education Program provides dedicated support for students with diverse learning needs, within a growing school community committed to high-quality teaching, strong relationships and helping every student achieve their potential.
Your opportunity:
- Lead and coordinate the delivery of high-quality advice and support through the Special Education Program and/or Early Childhood Development Program, supporting effective outcomes for students with disability.
- Manage the program and provide guidance to teachers and school staff on reasonable adjustments, targeted teaching and appropriate support for students with disability.
- Coordinate case management, intensive intervention and assessment processes for students requiring substantial or extensive adjustments, including monitoring their progress and needs.
- Support staff to access relevant departmental and external specialist services, professional development and other supports, while contributing to school decision-making, planning and professional development.
- Coordinate school-wide systems and data processes, including the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data, maintain partnerships with families, agencies and community groups, and manage relevant human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page written statement in response to 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
MSR700809_26T Role Description (PDF, 272KB)
Role Description
