EOI - Head of Department (Student Services)
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
Special Education
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
7 August 2026
Posted 31 Jul 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Yarrabah State School
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 applications for a Head of Department - Student Services to join our culturally rich and diverse school community. This is a temporary full-time position until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.
In this key leadership role, you
will work collaboratively across our three campuses to lead and coordinate student support services that promote engagement, wellbeing and successful learning outcomes for every student. Working closely with school leaders, teachers, families, community organisations and
external agencies, you will develop and implement evidence-informed strategies that respond to the diverse academic, social, emotional and behavioural needs of students.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationCairns regionJob ad referenceQLD/FNR696993/26EClosing date07-Aug-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 11 December 2026 unless otherwise determinedContact personCassandra ALLGOODContact details07 4056 0666Access the National Relay Service
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About Us:
Yarrabah is located 57 km south east of Cairns, over the Murray Prior Range. Yarrabah State School is a P-10 school comprising of three separate…