Head of Department

*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

Mansfield State High School is a large metropolitan school known for its high academic, personal, and professional expectations. The school prioritises intentional improvement by focusing on high-quality student learning in every lesson, every day. At Mansfield State High School, student success is supported through a strong leadership structure that promotes both academic achievement and personal wellbeing. Collaboration between Heads of Year, Deputy Principals, Associate Principals, and Year Level Coordinators ensures a holistic and student-centred approach. With a strong culture of relational and collaborative leadership, Mansfield State High School offers a dynamic and supportive environment for dedicated education professionals.

About the Role

The Head of Department - Student Services is a pivotal leadership role suited to a dedicated, energetic, and passionate individual committed to student success and wellbeing. This role requires a proactive leader who deeply understands their student cohort and works closely with teachers to deliver programs that engage, support, and challenge learners. As the leader of the Student Services team, you will be responsible for tracking and monitoring student progress to maximise educational outcomes, while upholding the Student Code of Conduct across behaviour, uniform, attendance, and suspensions. You will collaborate with stakeholders to implement proactive behaviour plans and provide tailored case management where needed. Central to this role is leading goal-setting initiatives, fostering student self-efficacy, and maintaining a strong focus on teaching and learning. Through your leadership, you will nurture a sustainable culture of care, connection, and wellbeing for all students, staff, and the broader school community.

Your Responsibilities

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

Provide leadership and guidance for the implementation of innovative measures aimed at improving student learning outcomes and attendance in schools where a significant percentage of students may have a disadvantaged background, ensuring quality learning outcomes for all students.

Where requested, prepare all data returns for the Principal.

Provide management and engagement strategies including induction activities of new arrivals, and advise on specific academic, social and emotional needs of new arrivals.

Monitor students' individual performance and behaviour and develop and implement intervention strategies where necessary.

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.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

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