Head of Department - Student Services
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
Special Education
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
26 April 2026
Posted 14 Apr 2026
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405
Total students
55%
Boys
45%
Girls
44.0
Teaching FTE
35.8
Non-teaching FTE
688
ICSEA value
1st percentile · Lower SES
89%
EAL/D Background
100%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Far North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Yarrabah State School is seeking a dedicated and experienced leader to support student wellbeing and success across Years 7-10 at the secondary campus.
This is a temporary opportunity commencing at the start of Term 2 through to the end of the year, with the possibility of extension.
Apply now to make a meaningful impact on student outcomes in a vibrant school community.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationCairns region,Far North QldJob ad referenceQLD/FNR685104/26TClosing date26-Apr-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 11 Dec 2026 unless otherwise determinedContact personMaria ChatfieldContact details07 4056 0333Access the National Relay Service
Who we are at Yarrabah:
Yarrabah State School caters for an Indigenous student population enrolled from Kindy to Year 10, spread across 3 separate campuses. The campuses are all located in the community of Yarrabah in Far North Qld. Yarrabah is located 57 km south east of Cairns, over the Murray Prior Range. The secondary campus is 3.8km away from the kindy, primary and special education campuses. This role is located in the secondary campus, led by a Deputy Principal.
The role:
You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks (but are not limited to):