Head of Department – Student Engagement – Ipswich State High School
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About the Queensland Department of Education – joining this organisation means becoming part of a culture that values people, promotes leadership and innovation, and offers training, development, flexible careers and work‑life balance.
The role leads the daily operational implementation of inclusive education, ensuring students can access and participate in learning on the same basis as their peers through coordinated adjustments, capability building, targeted supports and case management.
The Head of Department provides curriculum, pedagogical and adjustment leadership across the school and manages the Inclusion Team.
Key responsibilities:
* Operational leadership of inclusive education.
* Operational leadership of the NCCD.
* Case management for academic, cultural, disability and access needs.
* Build staff capability through delivery of professional learning.
* Line management of the inclusion team.
* Partner with curriculum HODs to ensure alignment for adjusted programs.
* Collaborate with guidance officers to support high‑complexity cases.
* Work with year‑level teams on attendance, engagement and behaviour in an inclusion framework.
Application requirements:
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees.
* Attach a 2‑page response to the "How you may be assessed" section of the attached role description.
* Attach copies of mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain open 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.
Occupational group: Education & Training.
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