Head Of Special Education Services (Ho1) - Eimeo Road State School - Special Education Program, Education

Queensland Government; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government seeks a Head of Special Education Services at Eimeo Road State School in Mackay, Australia. This role provides strategic leadership and expert advice to support students with disability and diverse learning needs within the school.

The HOSES leads planning, implementation and evaluation of inclusive practices, targeted interventions and reasonable adjustments, working with teachers, families and external agencies to strengthen support services and ensure resources align to

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership in inclusion and high expectations for learners.
• Knowledge of disability inclusion, curriculum adjustments and evidence-based intervention.
• Ability to use data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based inclusive practices.
• Collaborate with teachers, leaders, families and external agencies to strengthen inclusive practices.
• Coordinate support services and ensure resources are aligned to student needs.

Skills

Inclusive education leadership

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder collaboration

Disability inclusion knowledge

Job description

Aligned with the Queensland Department of Education's role description, the Head of Special Education Services (HOSES) provides strategic leadership and expert advice to support students with disability and diverse learning needs.

The HOSES leads the planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based inclusive practices, targeted interventions and reasonable adjustments that enable students to access the Australian Curriculum and achieve success. The role collaborates closely with teachers, leaders, families and external agencies to strengthen inclusive practices, coordinate support services and ensure resources are aligned to student needs.

The Leader We Are Seeking

We are looking for a leader who:

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusive education and high expectations for every learner.
• Has deep knowledge of disability inclusion, curriculum adjustments, differentiation and evidence-based intervention.
• Can strategically lead change and influence whole-school improvement.
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with staff, students, families and community partners.
• Supports and develops teachers to confidently respond to diverse learning needs.
• Uses data to inform decisions, monitor impact and drive continuous improvement.
• Is collaborative, initiative-taking and solutions focused.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role will be reflected through:

• Improved learning, engagement and wellbeing outcomes for students requiring adjustments.
• Increased teacher confidence and capability in inclusive practices.
• Effective implementation of the Personalised Learning Centre.
• Strong partnerships with families and external providers.
• Sustainable systems that support inclusion across the school.
• A culture where students experience belonging, engagement and success.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Head of Special Education Services (HO1) - Eimeo Road State School - Special Education Program, Education Mackay, Australia