Head of Special Education Services

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

Jindalee State School is a supportive and high-achieving community where staff, students, and families work together to create a caring and inclusive environment. Our dedicated team is committed to celebrating achievement, fostering growth, and delivering high-quality learning experiences for every student. Join a school that values collaboration, tradition, and continuous improvement.

Your Role

This role combines both strategic leadership with day-to-day operational management. You will be required to lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of inclusive education practices, supporting students with disability, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislative and departmental requirements.The Head of Department Inclusion works collaboratively with school leaders, teachers, teacher aides, families, and specialist staff to build capability across the school and deliver targeted, evidence-informed support to students with diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities include

Lead the strategic planning, implementation, and monitoring of inclusive education practices aligned with school priorities and departmental policy.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement in inclusive practices across the school.
Build staff capability through coaching, mentoring, and professional development related to inclusive education and disability support.
Facilitate effective case management and transitions for students with disability, in partnership with families, external agencies, and specialists.

About You
You are a passionate and experienced leader in inclusive education with a strong understanding of current legislation and inclusive education frameworks. You bring proven experience in coordinating whole-school inclusion, leading staff, managing resources strategically, and driving continuous improvement in programs and practices. You have a sharp eye for data, using it to inform planning and deliver targeted support that makes a real difference for students. Above all, you are a collaborative communicator who builds strong, positive relationships with staff, students, families, and external partners.

Please refer to the attached role description for any 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) outlining why you are a good fit for the role and what you will bring to the position.

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.

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.
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