Vision Impairment Services Strategic Leader

4 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia The State Of Queensland Full time

The State of Queensland is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead the strategic development and operational implementation of statewide services for children and students with blindness or vision impairment.

About the Role

The Head of Statewide Vision Impairment Services will oversee a team of specialist staff to deliver services to children and students in the following areas:

  • Alternative format library
  • Assistive technology
  • Braille literacy advisory service
  • Education low vision assessment centre
  • Orientaton and mobility
  • Loans and equipment

The successful applicant will have deep knowledge of vision impairment in education, a proven teaching record in this area, and positive and proactive leadership and team-building skills.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the strategic development and operational implementation of statewide services for children and students with blindness or vision impairment
  • Oversee a team of specialist staff to deliver services to children and students in the following areas: alternative format library, assistive technology, braille literacy advisory service, education low vision assessment centre, orientation and mobility, and loans and equipment
  • Develop and implement evidence-based and outcome-focused services to support the education of students who are blind or vision impaired
  • Collaborate with the broader statewide services team to deliver quality services and develop the strategic direction of the department
  • Ensure that services are delivered in a manner that is inclusive, responsive, and respectful of the needs of children and students with blindness or vision impairment

The Department of Education is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support. We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.



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