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Head of Department - Student Services - Cranbrook State School
North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of students at Cranbrook State School as Head of Department - Student Services.
Lead initiatives that strengthen student engagement, improve attendance and support positive learning outcomes, while working closely with staff, families and the wider community. Bring your leadership skills and passion for student wellbeing to a role where you can make a lasting impact.
Apply now and be part of a team committed to helping every student achieve their full potential!
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Stream 2 /HO1 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/NQR706462/26T |
| Closing date | 19-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 10 Dec 2027 unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Jennifer McCaskill |
| Contact details | 07 4726 1222 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:
Cranbrook State School is a wonderful, caring place to be and to learn.
Cranbrook is a medium sized unzoned school with first rate facilities and programs. Our school also maintains excellent relationships with its community.
We take pride in providing a seamless curriculum from Prep to Year 6, offering your child the highest quality education.
At Cranbrook, our discipline is firm, but fair. We believe that all students are able to reach their full academic potential through varied learning experiences and opportunities.
Your opportunity:
The Head of Department - Student Services position will lead a whole-school approach to fostering a positive culture of learning where every student feels safe, valued and supported. Through collaborative leadership, proactive wellbeing strategies, inclusive practices and strong relationships with families and staff, they will promote belonging, engagement, resilience and student success.
We also believe in the positive development of our students' moral character to enable them to become confident, self-disciplined, responsible citizens.
This is best achieved by parents, teachers and students working together through respectful and supportive relationships to develop a safe, mindful, supportive and compassionate school community.
We encourage the development of positive teacher pupil relationships that are characterised by mutual respect and understanding.
Our school values aim to prepare students not only for the years they attend Cranbrook, but for the years that lie ahead.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide leadership and guidance in implementing innovative strategies to improve student learning outcomes and attendance, particularly for students experiencing disadvantage.
- Monitor individual student achievement and behaviour, developing and implementing appropriate intervention strategies where required, and prepare data returns for the Principal when requested.
- Coordinate support and induction strategies for new arrivals, addressing their academic, social and emotional needs in consultation with parents, staff and external agencies.
- Work collaboratively with school leadership, teachers, families, higher education institutions and community organisations to develop strategies that strengthen student engagement, achievement and attendance.
- Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the school department, while promoting socially just practices and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
Please view the role description for a full list of resonsibilities.
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 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
NQR706462_26T Role Description (PDF, 275KB)
Role Description
