Hervey Bay Positive Learning Centre is seeking a Head of Department - Student Services for this dynamic and strategic leadership role. In this role you will be responsible for leading the centres student wellbeing, inclusion, engagement and support services. The ideal candidate will be an experienced educational leader with outstanding interpersonal skills, a commitment to equity and excellence, and the ability to build solid partnerships that deliver improved outcomes form students.

Hervey Bay Positive Learning

Centre is located within the grounds of Yarrilee State School.

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment 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:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

- Lead strategic initiatives to improve student outcomes by implementing innovative, evidence-based strategies that enhance student achievement, attendance, engagement, and equitable learning opportunities, particularly for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Strengthen student support and intervention by monitoring student performance, attendance, and wellbeing, coordinating targeted interventions,



and supporting the successful transition and integration of new arrivals through academic, social, and emotional support.
- Build collaborative partnerships by working with parents, school leaders, teachers, higher education providers, community organisations, businesses, and external agencies to improve student engagement, achievement, and attendance.
- Support school leadership and operational effectiveness by providing data analysis and reporting, developing tools and resources for school staff, and contributing to informed decision-making and continuous school improvement.
- Promote inclusive practice and effective governance by embedding socially just practices, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies, and contributing to the effective management of school resources to achieve strategic goals.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to apply:

- Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and
- A 2-page written statement in response to 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.

📌 Head of Department (Student Services) - Hervey Bay Positive Learning Centre (Bundaberg Central)
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Bundaberg Central