Director of Student Services & Engagement

Queensland Department of Education; Logan City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston State School in Logan City, QLD is seeking a dynamic Head of Department (Student Services) to provide strategic leadership across student engagement, wellbeing, attendance and academic achievement. The role is a temporary full-time appointment until 11 December 2026, supporting schools and families to foster an inclusive learning environment.

The successful candidate will collaborate with parents, teachers and external agencies, implement targeted interventions, monitor student progress

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in developing and implementing innovative strategies to improve student learning outcomes, achievement and attendance, particularly for students experiencing disadvantage, while promoting equitable and socially just practices.
• Monitor individual student performance, behaviour and attendance, implementing targeted interventions and providing support for students' academic, social and emotional needs, including new arrivals.
• Collaborate with parents, school leaders, teachers, year-level coordinators, guidance officers, higher education institutions, government departments and external agencies to strengthen student engagement, achievement and wellbeing.
• Develop and implement student induction, community engagement and partnership programs with families, external agencies, local businesses and not-for-profit organisations to support student integration and success.
• Support school leadership through data collection and reporting, provision of practical tools and resources, and effective management of human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and departmental policies.

Job description

Kingston State School in Logan City, QLD is seeking a dynamic Head of Department (Student Services) to provide strategic leadership across student engagement, wellbeing, attendance and academic achievement. The role is a temporary full-time appointment until 11 December 2026, supporting schools and families to foster an inclusive learning environment.

The successful candidate will collaborate with parents, teachers and external agencies, implement targeted interventions, monitor student progress