Student Services Leader – Secondary Education

Queensland Department of Education; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mareeba State High School, part of the Queensland Department of Education, is seeking a Head of Department – Student Services for years 9–10. You will lead initiatives to boost learning, attendance and wellbeing, and report data to the Principal while coordinating induction and engagement for new students.

You will collaborate with families, external agencies and higher education partners to strengthen achievement, attendance and engagement, while guiding the school leadership team to apply

Qualifications

• Strong leadership that drives improved learning outcomes.
• High-level interpersonal skills to foster a collaborative, supportive and high-performing team.
• Proactive leadership responses to behaviour, with data-informed engagement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills that contribute to strategic decision-making.
• Proven capacity to manage resources effectively to achieve objectives.
• A commitment to upholding ethical behaviour, professionalism and departmental values.
• Nurtures positive relationships between students, teachers and community.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement initiatives to improve student learning, achievement and attendance, particularly for students experiencing disadvantage, while promoting quality educational outcomes for all.
• Prepare data reports for the Principal when required, monitor individual student performance and behaviour, and develop appropriate intervention strategies.
• Coordinate induction and engagement strategies for new students, addressing their academic, social and emotional needs in collaboration with families and external support agencies.
• Work with parents, school staff, higher education institutions, the State Schools Division and community organisations to develop strategies that strengthen student achievement, attendance and community engagement.
• Support school leadership teams and teaching staff with tools to improve student outcomes, promote socially just practices, maintain knowledge of relevant education legislation and policies, and manage human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources to achieve goals.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Data-informed

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Resource management

Ethics

Stakeholder relationships

Job description

Mareeba State High School, part of the Queensland Department of Education, is seeking a Head of Department – Student Services for years 9–10. You will lead initiatives to boost learning, attendance and wellbeing, and report data to the Principal while coordinating induction and engagement for new students.

You will collaborate with families, external agencies and higher education partners to strengthen achievement, attendance and engagement, while guiding the school leadership team to apply