Head of Department - Student Support
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
Wellbeing
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
9 November 2026
Posted 26 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
109.3
73.9 teaching · 35.4 non-teaching
Students per teacher
10.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
775
Indigenous students
14%
Language other than English
28%
Girls vs boys
386 girls · 389 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Darling Downs South West Region - School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Toowoomba State High is seeking a dynamic leader to work in a collaborative team to provide wellbeing and engagement support to students. As Head of Department - Student Support this role is a critical piece in the designing of systems and structures that encourage students to excel in learning while also attending to their social and emotional wellbeing. A key component of this role involves student case management processes to provide targeted interventions in attendance, behaviour and academic achievement, ensuring that students who require additional support receive the necessary guidance and resources to succeed. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 21 January 2027 until 10 December 2027, unless otherwise determined.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream 2 /HO1Workplace LocationToowoomba regionJob ad referenceQLD/DSR705419/26TClosing date09-Nov-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 10 December 2027 unless otherwise determinedContact personTherese SIPPELContact details0408 776 375Access the National Relay Service
About Us
Established in 1919, Toowoomba State High School, has a proud history of delivering exemplary education for the young people of Toowoomba. Situated on Giabal and Jarowair land, at Mt Lofty, the school campus overlooks the city of Toowoo…