Support teachers across Queensland to create inclusive classrooms

Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability Queensland (DSIDQ) is the peak body for intellectual disability in Queensland, committed to ensuring people with intellectual disability, their families and communities feel connected, supported, and empowered throughout their lives.

We are seeking an experienced secondary teacher to join our Education Team as an Education Consultant, who will build teacher capacity and provide ongoing support to schools, to create inclusive learning environments for students with Down syndrome or intellectual disability.

The preferred candidate will have experience as a teacher or school leader in a mainstream secondary school, with demonstrated expertise in supporting students with disability and experience building staff capacity around inclusion. Applicants with a strong track record of leadership, mentoring, and building staff capacity are especially encouraged to apply.

In this role, you will work with Prep to Year 12 teaching teams and other school staff providing evidence-informed guidance, practical strategies, and resources, to support inclusive education. Support is delivered statewide through in-person and online consultations and professional development services.

You will be joining a passionate, collaborative, and supportive team. This position will suit someone who is seeking flexibility and family-friendly working arrangements.

We are seeking a part-time consultant for 3 days/week (negotiable).

In this role you will:

- Provide consultations and practical, evidence-informed support to teachers and other school staff across Queensland (online and in-person).

- Deliver professional learning workshops, webinars, and networking opportunities for educators.

- Research, develop, update, and create evidence-informed resources to support inclusive education for students with intellectual disability,



with a particular emphasis on adding to our database of resources and presentations relating to the secondary school context.

- Build strong relationships with State, Catholic and Independent schools and other relevant organisations.

- Collaborate with the Education Team to continuously enhance services and increase impact.

- Contribute to grant deliverables, reporting requirements, and organisation-wide initiatives.

Benefits & perks of working with DSIDQ

- Flexible work arrangements, including work-from-home options

- Family-friendly workplace culture

- Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay

- Meaningful work supporting inclusive education across Queensland through the peak not-for-profit organisation for intellectual disability

- Opportunity to influence education practice and outcomes statewide

- Collaborative and supportive team workplace

- Professional learning and development opportunities

Selection criteria

Essential

- Bachelor of Education (or equivalent) or higher

- Current teacher registration with the Queensland College of Teachers

- Strong understanding of inclusive education

- Experience teaching students with disability and implementing adjustments

- Knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and the Disability Standards for Education

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and relationship-building skills

- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

- Willingness to do some travel within Queensland and occasionally work outside standard hours

- Current driver’s licence and access to a vehicle





Highly regarded
- Teaching or leadership experience in a mainstream secondary school setting

- Experience in a role such as Head of Inclusion, HOSES, Support Teacher: Inclusive Education, Inclusion Teacher, or Learning Support Teacher

- Expertise in intellectual disability

- Knowledge of, and experience implementing, evidence-based literacy and numeracy programs

- Experience mentoring and delivering professional development for educators

Additional information

This role offers flexible working arrangements. You will be based at our Ascot office, with work-from-home options, and the opportunity to travel to schools across Queensland, as required.

An initial contract will be offered through to 30 June 2027, with strong potential for extension.

Salary according to the Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services (SCHADS) Industry award (Level 4 or 5, dependent on qualifications, experience, and responsibilities).

DSIDQ staff are committed to the Queensland Child Safe Standards and maintaining a safe and supportive environment for children and young people.

The successful candidate will be required to complete relevant pre-employment checks, including referee checks, verification of teacher registration and driver’s licence, and eligibility for a Yellow (Disability Worker Screening) Card.

Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability Queensland is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages people with disability to apply.

How to apply

Please apply via SEEK by submitting:

o A cover letter outlining – your motivation for applying and suitability for the role in relation to the selection criteria.

o Your resume, including details of two professional referees.

Applications close COB Thursday 26 November 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a phone screening and interviews will take place in early December.

📌 Education Consultant (Ascot)
🏢 Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability Queensland
📍 Ascot