Head of Student Services & Engagement (Year 9–10)

Queensland Government; Mackay Regional; Sur place; AUD 120 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Moranbah State High School invites applications for a strategic Head of Department, Student Services for Year 9 & 10. Lead student success, improve engagement and foster an inclusive school community through strong family and community partnerships.

You will support transitions and wellbeing, monitor progress, build staff capability and contribute to school planning and accountability while ensuring policy compliance and effective resource management.

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

Moranbah State High School invites applications for a strategic Head of Department, Student Services for Year 9 & 10. Lead student success, improve engagement and foster an inclusive school community through strong family and community partnerships.

You will support transitions and wellbeing, monitor progress, build staff capability and contribute to school planning and accountability while ensuring policy compliance and effective resource management.