Head of Student Services & Engagement

Queensland Department of Education; Moranbah; Sur place; AUD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Queensland Department of Education is seeking a Head of Department - Student Services at Moranbah State High School. The role focuses on leading student achievement, wellbeing, transitions and engagement within a vibrant school community implementing innovative strategies for learning outcomes.

The position requires strong leadership across staff, partnerships with families and external agencies, and a commitment to equity and inclusion in a large public school setting in Moranbah, QLD.

Responsabilités

• Lead student achievement and engagement: Develop and implement innovative strategies to improve learning outcomes, attendance, behaviour and engagement, ensuring all students have opportunities to succeed.
• Support student transitions and wellbeing: Coordinate induction and support for new arrivals, identifying and responding to individual academic, social and emotional needs.
• Monitor student progress: Analyse student achievement, attendance and behaviour data to identify emerging needs and implement targeted intervention strategies.
• Strengthen staff capability: Provide leadership, guidance and practical resources to school leaders, Heads of Department, Year Level Coordinators, Guidance Officers and teachers to support student success.
• Build strong partnerships: Collaborate with parents, staff, higher education institutions and State Schools Division representatives to develop strategies that enhance student achievement and attendance.
• Engage with the wider community: Establish and maintain partnerships with community organisations, local businesses and not-for-profit organisations to expand support and opportunities for students.
• Coordinate external support: Work with relevant external agencies, including Indigenous support services, to assist students and families with successful transitions and integration into the school community.
• Promote equity and inclusion: Embed socially just practices across school operations, advocating for equitable access to learning, improved attendance and positive educational outcomes.
• Support school planning and accountability: Contribute to strategic school priorities, prepare data returns as requested by the Principal, and use evidence to inform decision-making and improvement initiatives.
• Ensure policy and legislative compliance: Maintain an understanding of relevant legislation, departmental policies and procedures affecting students, staff and school operations.
• Manage departmental resources: Effectively manage human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources to achieve departmental objectives and support whole-school priorities.

Description du poste

Queensland Department of Education is seeking a Head of Department - Student Services at Moranbah State High School. The role focuses on leading student achievement, wellbeing, transitions and engagement within a vibrant school community implementing innovative strategies for learning outcomes.

The position requires strong leadership across staff, partnerships with families and external agencies, and a commitment to equity and inclusion in a large public school setting in Moranbah, QLD.