Student Services Lead: Engagement & Wellbeing

Queensland Government; Mackay Regional; Presencial; AUD 95.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Moranbah State High School, a proud and vibrant school community located on Barada Barna Country in the heart of Moranbah, Education Mackay, Australia, invites applications for Head of Department - Student Services. You will lead student achievement, engagement, wellbeing, and transitions, partnering with staff and families to support every learner.

This senior role focuses on data-driven improvement, staff development, equity, and collaboration with external agencies to ensure safe, inclusive,

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Descripción del empleo

Moranbah State High School, a proud and vibrant school community located on Barada Barna Country in the heart of Moranbah, Education Mackay, Australia, invites applications for Head of Department - Student Services. You will lead student achievement, engagement, wellbeing, and transitions, partnering with staff and families to support every learner.

This senior role focuses on data-driven improvement, staff development, equity, and collaboration with external agencies to ensure safe, inclusive,