Head of Special Education Services

3 days ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia EducationHQ Full time

job recruited via Department of Education and Training (Queensland) (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

Job Reference QLD/NQR660101/25T

Closing date September 28, 2025

Location Townsville region

Contact (07) 4785 8111

About This Job

The successful applicant will be based at Collinsville State High School and will service the following schools:

  • Scottville State school
  • Merinda State School
  • Hamilton Island State School
  • Hayman Island State School

The Head of Special Education reports to the principal.

As The Head Of Special Education Services, You Will
  • Promote an inclusive culture and practices within the school community to ensure equity and excellence for students with disability.
  • Develop and support a high quality of teaching and adjustments for students with disability in accordance to related legislation and policies.

Within the context of the role described above, the ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:

  • Demonstrated teaching competence and capacity to provide curriculum leadership in the area of special education leading to the achievement of quality learning outcomes for all students.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships within and beyond the school community.
  • Capacity to use analytical skills to contribute to educational outcomes at the school level.
  • Capacity to effectively manage human, financial and physical resources to deliver high quality organisational outcomes.
  • Demonstrated support for, and the capacity to develop and maintain, an organisational culture based on ethical professional and personal behaviours and corporate values.
How 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.

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.


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