Healy State School is seeking applications for the position of Head of Special Education Services (HO1).
This role is pivotal in promoting an inclusive culture and practices within the school community, ensuring equity and excellence for students with disabilities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and supporting high-quality teaching strategies and adjustments for students with disabilities, in compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
As a cluster position, applicants should demonstrate the ability and willingness to work across multiple schools.
Apply now to make a difference in the lives of students at Healy State School.
Job details
- Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
- Position type: Full-time
- Occupational group: Education & Training
- Classification: Stream 2 /HO1
- Workplace Location: North West Qld
- Job ad reference: QLD/NQR /25T
- Closing date: 05-Oct-2025
- Yearly salary: $ - $
- Fortnightly salary: $ - $
- Job duration: Until 11 December 2026 unless otherwise determined
- Contact person: David Hardy
- Contact details: ; Access the National Relay Service
About the Department
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Be part of an setting that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance.
Find out more about working with us.
About the Role
As the Head of Special Education Services, you will promote an inclusive culture and practices within the school community to ensure equity and excellence for students with disabilities, while developing and supporting high-quality teaching and adjustments in accordance with relevant legislation and policies.
Your Responsibilities
As the Head of Special Education Services, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Manage and coordinate the delivery of high-quality advice and support provided by the Special Education Program and/or Early Childhood Development Program.
- Lead and manage the Special Education Program and/or Early Childhood Development Program to provide advice to classroom teachers for students with disability as needed.
- Provide high quality advice to the school leadership team, classroom teachers and other school staff to develop, plan and implement effective reasonable adjustments for students with disability.
- Coordinate and provide intensive targeted teaching for students requiring intervention.
Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested?
To Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
- Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description How you will be assessed section.
- Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.
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Required Skill Profession
Training & Coaching
📌 Head Of Special Education Services (Ho1) Healy State School Special Education Program (Cluster)
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