Head of Department

Doomadgee State School is a K-10 school and are seeking to appoint passionate and innovative Head of Department, Student Services to join our school. This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your teaching career.

If you are passionate, enthusiastic and ready for your next adventure, apply now Graduate and experienced teachers are
encouraged to apply.

About the Department

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About the School

Doomadgee State School is located in a remote Indigenous community in North West Queensland. The school's vision is to empower students toward a "Life of Choice" by delivering the Australian Curriculum through learning experiences that are relevant to students' lived realities. Doomadgee State School offers generous rural incentives, access to modern facilities and quality resources, and a strong focus on professional growth. Relocation and housing support are also available for staff, making it an ideal opportunity for educators seeking both career development and the chance to make a meaningful difference in a unique community.

About the Role

The Head of Department - Student Services at Doomadgee State School plays a critical leadership role in improving student learning outcomes and attendance, with a particular focus on supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This role involves developing and implementing innovative strategies to ensure all students achieve quality learning outcomes, regardless of their circumstances.

To be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate teaching competence and a proven capacity to lead others toward improved student outcomes. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to build and maintain productive relationships within the school and wider community, including with students and families from diverse and often complex backgrounds. The role also demands strategic thinking and analytical skills to help drive educational improvement and requires effective management of people and resources. A deep commitment to ethical leadership and fostering an organisational culture grounded in professional and personal integrity is expected.

Your Responsibilities

As the Head of Department - Student Services, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Leading and supporting intervention strategies informed by the monitoring of student performance and behaviour, while also coordinating induction and support programs for new arrivals.
• Strategic management capabilities, including the preparation of data reports for the Principal and the creation of tools to assist the leadership team
• Strong engagement with parents, staff, higher education institutions, and various external organisations.
• Developing and implementing community engagement strategies, often in partnership with local businesses, non-profits, and agencies that support Indigenous students and families.
• Embed socially just practices across the school, particularly those that relate to attendance and academic success. This includes understanding and applying relevant legislation and policy, especially as it pertains to students and staff.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and 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) in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements 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.