An exciting opportunity exists for three passionate and strategic leaders to join the senior leadership team at Cavendish Road State High School as Head of Department - Student Services.

You will oversee a sub-school cohort within either the Junior Phase (Years 7-8), Middle Phase (Years 9 and 10) or Senior Phase (Years 11-12), leading initiatives that strengthen engagement, promote positive behaviour, and support the holistic development of students through a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework.

Three temporary full time roles are on offer from 21 January 2027 until 10 December 2027, unless otherwise determined.

Key Responsibilities Include Strategic Leadership

Work under the direction of the sub-school Deputy Principal and collaborate closely with the Executive Leadership Team and Case Management Team to ensure alignment between Student Services, curriculum delivery, and whole-school improvement goals

Drive the implementation of Tier 1 and Tier 2 behaviour and support frameworks across the sub-school

Champion a culture of belonging, high expectations, and pride in being a "Cavroadian", reinforcing the school's values and standardsexample

Support and contribute to school-wide planning, reviews, and data analysis to inform proactive interventions and continuous improvement

Student Engagement

Oversee daily engagement and attendance systems, ensuring early identification and intervention for students demonstrating concerning trends

Implement proactive, data-informed strategies to address student belonging, behaviour, and engagement concerns

Lead the coordination of Tier 2 case management in collaboration with DP's, GO's, HOSES, and other support staff

Foster an inclusive environment where all students feel supported, respected, and connected to their school community

Parent and Community Partnerships





Communicate with parents and carers and keep them informed of the activities and successes of the sub-school and cohorts in those activities

Strengthen partnerships with families, external agencies, and community organisations to provide wrap-around support for students

Promote parent engagement through information evenings, awards ceremonies, and community events celebrating student growth and achievement

Data, Systems, and Reporting

Use OneSchool data and case management records to identify trends, inform interventions, and report progress

Ensure accurate and timely documentation of student engagement, wellbeing, and behaviour data

Analyse engagement and wellbeing data to evaluate the effectiveness of strategies and inform future planning

Events and Student Leadership

Lead year-level assemblies and events that celebrate student success and promote positive school culture.

Coordinate guest speakers, leadership programs, and philanthropic initiatives within the sub-school.

Oversee the planning and delivery of student leadership development activities, camps, and milestone celebrations.

Qualifications And Experience

Demonstrated leadership experience in creating a positive, supportive, and high-expectation culture that promotes student engagement and achievement

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the capacity to build trust and rapport with students, staff, and parents

Proven ability to lead and inspire teams through relational, data-informed, and evidence-based practices

Capacity to design and implement tiered interventions that improve student outcomes and wellbeing

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.

Occupational group Education & Training

📌 Head of Department (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane