Head of Special Education Services
3 weeks ago
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
job recruited via Department of Education and Training (Queensland) (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)
Job Reference QLD/FNR651294/25T
Closing date August 11, 2025
Location Cairns region
Contact 07 4057 1444
About This Job
Image courtesy of Trinity Beach State School
About The Department
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About The School
Tropical North Learning Academy Trinity Beach State School is located on the northern beaches of Cairns and serves a diverse range of students from Prep to Year 6. The school is committed to fostering a positive culture for learning through quality teaching and strong student engagement. Staff are passionate about improving the knowledge, skills, and wellbeing of every student. At the heart of the school's work is a dedication to helping all students achieve success.
About The Role
As the Head of Special Education Services (HOSES), you will lead the Inclusive Education Team at Tropical North Learning Academy - Trinity Beach State School. You will drive the implementation of inclusive practices that enable students with disability to access, engage, and participate fully in the school community. The role includes ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policy while building strong connections with families and the wider community. Your leadership will support a culture of inclusion and improved outcomes for all students.
Your Responsibilities
As the Head of Special Education Services, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Manage and coordinate the delivery of high-quality advice and support provided by the Special Education Program and/or Early Childhood Development Program.
Lead and manage the Special Education Program and/or Early Childhood Development Program to provide advice to classroom teachers for students with disability as needed.
Provide high quality advice to the school leadership team, classroom teachers and other school staff to develop, plan and implement effective reasonable adjustments for students with disability.
Coordinate and provide intensive targeted teaching for students requiring intervention.
Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
- Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
- Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description
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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
mployee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.Seniority level
- Seniority levelDirector
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionEducation and Training
- IndustriesBook and Periodical Publishing
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