Head of Department - Student Engagement
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
15 November 2026
Posted 30 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
124.2
85.2 teaching · 39 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
980
Indigenous students
12%
Language other than English
13%
Girls vs boys
458 girls · 522 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
An exciting opportunity exists to join the leadership team at Dakabin State High School as the Head of Department - Student Engagement (Year 7 & 8). This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people. Successful applicants will be expected to work closely with the HOD - Student Engagement (Year 9 & 10) and the Engagement Deputy Principal to support positive behaviour, promote engagement across the school, lead the Year Level Coordinator team and work collaboratively with the Case Management and Wellbeing Team, as well as the broader school community and students, to bring the school's vision to life. 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 LocationMoreton Bay - SouthJob ad referenceQLD/MNR706017/26TClosing date15-Nov-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 10 December 2027 unless otherwise determinedContact personSally KENNEDYContact details07 3491 5444Access the National Relay Service
About Us
Dakabin State High School was established in 1978 and has a proud history of student excellence and success. The school has developed and maintained strong community support, with academic and voca…