Strategic Head of Student Services & Inclusion

Queensland Government

Rockhampton Regional

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Queensland Government seeks a strategic Head of Department for Student Services at Kalkie State School’s Special Education Program in the Wide Bay region. You will lead curriculum leadership in the inclusion space, support differentiated teaching, and build staff confidence in addressing diverse learning needs to improve student outcomes.

You will collaborate with teachers, school leaders, families and external partners to monitor achievement and wellbeing, drive attendance, and ensure

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership to develop and implement innovative initiatives that improve student learning outcomes, achievement and attendance, focusing on disadvantaged groups and equitable opportunities.
Monitor and analyse student achievement, attendance and behaviour data, create reports and apply targeted interventions for academic, social and emotional needs.
Lead student engagement, transition and induction processes for new arrivals, collaborating with families, staff and external agencies for successful integration and support.
Cultivate partnerships with parents, school leadership, teachers, higher education, government agencies, community groups and local businesses to boost engagement, wellbeing and outcomes.
Provide guidance and practical support to staff to raise achievement and attendance while ensuring social justice, policy compliance and efficient use of resources.