Head of Department - Student Services
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
25 May 2026
Posted 11 May 2026
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1,776
Total students
52%
Boys
48%
Girls
127.2
Teaching FTE
66.6
Non-teaching FTE
925
ICSEA value
17th percentile · Lower SES
23%
EAL/D Background
16%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
We are seeking a dynamic Head of Department - Student Services to lead and strengthen support for Year 8 students across wellbeing, learning and complex needs.
The role includes leading a team of staff, alongside existing Heads of Department within the Student Support team.
If you are passionate about fostering a culture of inclusivity and enabling every student to reach their full potential, we invite you to apply!
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationBrisbane - WestJob ad referenceQLD/MSR688527/26TClosing date25-May-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 11 December 2026 unless otherwise determinedContact personPenny WorthngtonContact details07 3813 4488Access the National Relay Service
This is a temporary full-time position for six months, to commence from 13 July 2026 until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.
About the Department
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Find out more about working with us.
About us
Ipswich State High School enrols around 1,700 students and is guided by its vision of Respect and Responsibility, enacted through a High Expectations behaviour framework.
- Our consistent pedagogical practices support calm, struct…