Head of Department - Student Engagement
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
31 August 2026
Posted 17 Aug 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Deception Bay State High School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
144.8
93.1 teaching · 51.7 non-teaching
Students per teacher
14.8:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,374
Indigenous students
15%
Language other than English
16%
Girls vs boys
846 girls · 528 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Metropolitan North Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
A temporary opportunity exists for a Head of Department - Student Engagement and Wellbeing at Deception Bay State High School until 11 December 2026.
As part of the Positive Education leadership team, you will lead student engagement initiatives, Positive Behaviour for Learning, Restorative Practices and social-emotional learning. You will also lead support and intervention processes for Tier 2 and 3 students
and oversee the Reset for Learning Room.
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated leader who can connect with students, build positive relationships with staff and contribute to a strong, inclusive school culture.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationMoreton Bay - NorthJob ad referenceQLD/MNR698364/26TClosing date31-Aug-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 11 December 2026 unless otherwise determinedContact personDarrell CRIMSONContact details0467 735 822Access the National Relay Service
This is a temporary full-time position to commence from 6 October 2026 until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.
About us:
Deception Bay State High School is a co-educational state school just north of Brisbane, with approximately 1,100 students.
Our school provides a rigorous, comprehensive and future-focused education for its diverse student popul…