Why Eimeo Road State School?

Eimeo Road State School is entering an exciting phase of school improvement through the expansion of our Personalised Learning Centre (PLC) model. Building on successful outcomes in Prep, the PLC is being extended across the school to provide targeted support for students requiring intensive adjustments while strengthening inclusive practices in every classroom.

This role provides the opportunity to:

Lead the implementation and ongoing refinement of a contemporary, school-wide inclusion model.
Influence systems and practices that improve outcomes for students with diverse learning needs.
Build teacher capability through coaching, mentoring and professional learning.
Lead a dedicated inclusion team committed to achieving positive outcomes for students.
Strengthen partnerships with families, external providers and support agencies.
Contribute strategically to whole-school improvement as a member of the leadership team.
Ensure specialist expertise is leveraged to maximise inclusion and student success across the school.

About the Role

Aligned with the Queensland Department of Education's role description, the Head of Special Education Services (HOSES) provides strategic leadership and expert advice to support students with disability and diverse learning needs.

The HOSES leads the planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based inclusive practices, targeted interventions and reasonable adjustments that enable students to access the Australian Curriculum and achieve success. The role collaborates closely with teachers, leaders, families and external agencies to strengthen inclusive practices, coordinate support services and ensure resources are aligned to student needs.

The Leader We Are Seeking

We are looking for a leader who:





Demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusive education and high expectations for every learner.
Has deep knowledge of disability inclusion, curriculum adjustments, differentiation and evidence-based intervention.
Can strategically lead change and influence whole-school improvement.
Builds strong, trusting relationships with staff, students, families and community partners.
Supports and develops teachers to confidently respond to diverse learning needs.
Uses data to inform decisions, monitor impact and drive continuous improvement.
Is collaborative, initiative-taking and solutions focused.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role will be reflected through:

Improved learning, engagement and wellbeing outcomes for students requiring adjustments.
Increased teacher confidence and capability in inclusive practices.
Effective implementation of the Personalised Learning Centre.
Robust partnerships with families and external providers.
Sustainable systems that support inclusion across the school.
A culture where students experience belonging, engagement and success.

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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

📌 Head of Special Education ServicesEimeo Road State School - Special Education Program (Mackay)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Mackay