Head of Department - Student Services - Charters Towers School of Distance Education

Charters Towers School of Distance Education is seeking a Head of Department Student Services to join the team from 20 April 2026 to 20 April 2027 unless otherwise determined.

This role leads social-emotional learning, wellbeing and student engagement in Years 7-9 within a distance education context.

As a member of the school leadership team, the position collaborates with staff, families, and external partners to strengthen student connection, re-engagement and overall school community wellbeing.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Job details

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:

Our school provides a comprehensive education service through personalised distance schooling to students from Prep through to Year 12.

What makes our school great are the people we serve, the people who make up our staff and the common intention to do what we can to see youth succeed.

Our school community is diverse and encompasses many locations, lifestyles and life perspectives. From this we have a community that is engaged and valued.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Provide leadership and guidance for the implementation of innovative measures aimed at improving student learning outcomes and attendance in schools where a significant percentage of students may have a disadvantaged background, ensuring quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Where requested, prepare all data returns for the Principal.
• Provide management and engagement strategies including induction activities of new arrivals, and advise on specific academic, social and emotional needs of new arrivals.
• Monitor students' individual performance and behaviour and develop and implement intervention strategies where necessary.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description 

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NQR679877_26T Role Description (PDF, 205KB)
  Role Description