Head of Department

1 day ago

Highland Park Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

The Head of Department Student Engagement within the Behaviour Services Support Team will work in collaboration with regional and school staff to support the proactive planning for improved student engagement.

The successful applicant will be solutions focussed, relational in their approach and have demonstrated their experience in supporting students with a range of complex presentations including disability and trauma.

This role will involve building the capability of school teams to implement student support plans with increased confidence.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Who You Are:

Nestled in Highland Park on the Gold Coast, the William Duncan Positive Learning Centre offers a fresh, supportive educational alternative for students in Prep to Year 7 who need something beyond the conventional classroom setting.

Here, every student is encouraged to transition successfully back into mainstream schooling or engage meaningfully in their learning journey, with tailored support, small-group instruction and a warm-community feel that truly sets it apart.

With a focus on positive behaviour, personalised learning and strong community partnerships, the Centre is all about creating the conditions for every student to thrive, emotionally, socially and academically.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

  • Responsibility for delivering Professional Development to school teams on the proactive planning guide, regulation, executive functioning and personal and social capabilities intervention.
  • Support schools in building confidence and capability to implement the proactive planning guide within their school context
  • Support schools to review and enhance Multi Tiered Systems of Support
  • Act as a Regional office Case Lead for a range of students with complex support needs.
  • Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and the community

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
  • Attach a 2-page response to the How you may be assessed section of the attached role description.
  • Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration 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.

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