Head of Department

Bellbird Park State Secondary College is seeking a dedicated and proactive Head of Department - Student Services to join the team in 2025 and 2026. This role involves leading a student cohort under the direction of the relevant Deputy Principal, with a strong focus on engagement and wellbeing. The successful applicant will play a key role in promoting positive student outcomes across core areas including attendance, behaviour, and uniform. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible impact on student success and school culture.

Bellbird Park State Secondary College is a vibrant and inclusive co-educational community where every student is empowered to grow, learn, and thrive. Since opening in 2017, we have remained committed to academic excellence, strong values, and student-centred learning. With high expectations for achievement, behaviour, and presentation, we foster a respectful and purposeful environment where students feel safe and motivated. Our dedicated staff build strong, supportive relationships that underpin a culture of progress and success. At Bellbird Park, every learner is encouraged to develop resilience, ambition, and confidence, ensuring they are prepared to shape their future and make a meaningful impact.

As Head of Department – Student Services, you will lead a holistic and proactive approach to student wellbeing and management, fostering a strong sense of community across students, families, and staff at Bellbird Park State Secondary College. This role is central to creating a supportive and inclusive school environment by ensuring consistent, meaningful engagement and communication that supports each student\'s personal and behavioural development. A key focus will be establishing clear and effective pathways of communication between students, teachers, and families, promoting a culture of trust, accountability, and care throughout the College community.

The position will commence on 20 October 2025 for a period of 12 months, unless otherwise determined. Continuation of the role will be contingent upon its ability to successfully complement existing school structures, add measurable value to the College\'s strategic direction, align with the final outcome of the staffing allocative model, and be supported by sustained enrolments into the future.

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with students, staff, parents and community to positively impact learning.
• Assist with enrolment interviews and classing of students.
• Continual promotion and reinforcement of College rules, routines and procedures that align with PBL and BASOT Frameworks.
• Support Deputy Principal in investigating, and managing consequences for behaviour and truancy incidents.
• Ensure uniform standards being met - consequences and communication with home.
• Analyse and share year level data that leads to improved outcomes - attendance, achievement, effort and behaviour of students.
• Maintain communication with parents through a number of forums (school newsletter, website, email, phone, DayMap, Facebook, etc), providing opportunities for them to share their knowledge, opinions and concerns.
• Identify ways in which the resources of the local community can be accessed and used.
• Support the program writing of the Pathway pastoral care lessons.
• Lead college Visible Support process and work collaboratively with support staff for students identified at risk.
• Be innovative in helping the cohort develop a growth mindset and own its unique identity.
• Foster and drive student voice and student leadership within the school and wider community.
• Lead relevant events to support and celebrate student success throughout the schooling year.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

• 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 response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities identified in the attached role description.
• Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements 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.

Occupational group Education & Training