Job Description
Head of Department - Student Services (H01) - Mornington Island State School
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Located in Gununa within the Wellesley Island Group in the Gulf of Carpentaria, our Kindy to Year 10 school serves a strong and proud Aboriginal community. Our work is grounded in deep partnerships with families and community, with a clear focus on ensuring every student is known, supported and able to succeed.
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In ****, our school was recognised with a regional award for excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education, reflecting our commitment to culturally responsive practice, strong community connection and improved outcomes for students.
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About the Role
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This is a key leadership position responsible for providing leadership and guidance for the implementation of innovative measures aimed at improving student learning outcomes and attendance in schools where a significant percentage of students may have a disadvantaged background, ensuring quality learning outcomes for all students.
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Working alongside the Principal and Deputy Principals the Head of Department - Student Services will lead the development and implementation of systems that ensure every student is actively engaged in learning and supported to thrive.
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The successful applicant will:
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Provide management and engagement strategies including induction activities of new arrivals, and advise on specific academic, social and emotional needs of new arrivals.
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Monitor students' individual performance and behaviour and develop and implement intervention strategies where necessary.
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Communicate and work with parents, staff, higher education institutes and State Schools Division to develop strategies to improve learning outcomes, student achievements and attendance.
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As the successful applicant you will have:
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Deep knowledge of positive behaviour support, trauma-informed practice, and student support strategies in complex contexts.
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Ability to establish a calm, structured and high-expectations learning environment across the school.
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Highly developed capacity to build trusting, respectful relationships with students, families, and community.
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Solid commitment to culturally responsive practice and working in genuine partnership.
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Capacity to lead with clarity, consistency and high expectations while maintaining a strong relational approach.
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What We Offer
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A high-functioning, improvement-focused leadership team
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Strong and established community partnerships
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Access to targeted coaching and professional learning
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The opportunity to lead significant, system-level work that directly impacts student outcomes
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A unique and deeply rewarding remote leadership experience
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Excellent subsided housing and remote incentives
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We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
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Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
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Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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