Head of Department - Student Services
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
4 June 2026
Posted 21 May 2026
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381
Total students
51%
Boys
49%
Girls
32.3
Teaching FTE
38.0
Non-teaching FTE
797
ICSEA value
3rd percentile · Lower SES
44%
EAL/D Background
61%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Far North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Balaclava State School is seeking a dedicated and experienced Head of Student Services to lead and manage the delivery of high-quality student support services.
This role is pivotal in fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment that promotes the wellbeing and success of all students.
If this sounds like you. we'd love to hear from you!
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationCairns regionJob ad referenceQLD/FNR689617/26TClosing date04-Jun-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationA period of 6 months unless otherwise determinedContact personLurelle HodgeContact details0448 887 508Access 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. Find out more about working with us.
Who We Are:
Balaclava State School is a Prep to Year 6 primary school located in the centre of Cairns.
Our students are drawn primarily from the surrounding residential suburbs of the local area. We work to continually foster positive relationships with our …