Head of Department - Student Services
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
24 May 2026
Posted 8 May 2026
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336
Total students
53%
Boys
47%
Girls
24.9
Teaching FTE
19.2
Non-teaching FTE
784
ICSEA value
2nd percentile · Lower SES
19%
EAL/D Background
64%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Rasmussen State School is seeking a Head of Department - Student Services to coordinate support for vulnerable students, including students in out-of-home care and those experiencing complex personal or family circumstances.
The successful applicant will work closely with the Principal, leadership team, staff, families, carers, Child Safety, and external agencies to ensure students are supported, connected and able to engage successfully at school.
The position requires a relational, organised and student-centred leader who can work sensitively with complex families and external organisations to promote stability, wellbeing and positive outcomes.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationTownsville regionJob ad referenceQLD/NQR688291/26TClosing date24-May-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 11th Dec 2026 unless otherwise determinedContact personRobyn HarveyContact details0404 177 344Access the National Relay Service
About the Department of Education:
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance…