Director, Student Services

1 week ago


Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Queensland Department of Education Full time $123,456 - $200,000 per year

The Metropolitan North, Metropolitan South and South East Regions are seeking a Director, Student Services, with one position available in each region across the south east corner.

The role invites you to lead with purpose and impact by empowering teams, shaping futures and driving excellence for every Queensland student.

About the Department

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.

At the Department of Education (DoE), we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. We're committed to delivering responsive, high-quality services that champion achievement, belonging, inclusion, and excellence across Queensland's education system. Our work is guided by respect for human rights and a deep belief in the potential of every student to succeed.

About the Role

As Director, Student Services you will play a pivotal role in realising this vision. This is your opportunity to lead strategically, influence system-wide outcomes, and make a tangible difference in the lives of young Queenslanders. Reporting to the Executive Director, Regional Operations, you will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver differentiated, high-impact support to schools and communities. Your leadership will ensure that every student—particularly those with additional needs—has access to the support and services they need to learn, engage and flourish.

You'll bring expertise in navigating complex educational environments, translating data and insight into action, and fostering strong partnerships across schools, agencies and communities. With a focus on continuous improvement, innovation and accountability, you'll guide your teams to deliver excellence in service delivery and student outcomes.

This is more than a leadership role—it's a chance to shape the future of education in Queensland. If you're driven by purpose, passionate about student success, and ready to inspire teams to deliver exceptional results, we invite you to bring your vision and expertise to one of the most rewarding leadership opportunities in the public sector.

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) in response to the attached role description. Within your application please clearly indicate your location preference:
  • Metro North (this role will primarily focus on disability and inclusion)
  • Metro South (this role will primarily focus on guidance, wellbeing and therapies)
  • South East (this role will primarily focus on guidance, wellbeing and therapies)

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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