Job Reference QLD/MNR691160/26E
Closing date June 11, 2026
Location Brisbane - North
Contact
07 3867 2311
About this job
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
Who We Are:
Aspley Special School is a unique and innovative secondary special school that supports students with disability through personalised learning and meaningful real-world experiences.
The school is renowned for its award-winning Kingfisher Recycling Centre, one of the largest school-based recycling programs in Queensland, which provides students with valuable vocational training and life skills.
Through a range of specialised programs, strong community partnerships and a focus on independence.
Aspley Special School empowers students to develop the skills, confidence and capabilities needed for successful transitions beyond school.
Step Into Your Next Chapter:
- Demonstrate considerable autonomy, ensuring business service outcomes are achieved; leading diverse teams; and playing a proactive role in modelling service delivery and expectations within a dynamic school environment.
- Provide support and leadership in the provision of a range of executive and administrative support services (e.g. manage multiple tasks and diverse/multidisciplinary work groups with conflicting priorities and timeframes; interpret departmental policies and oversee training and professional development for school support staff), and recommend and implement changes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of those processes and work practices.
- Lead and manage human resources for school support staff (through the identification of emerging talent, promotion of excellent performance outcomes and mentoring individuals to achieve their professional potential); undertake workforce planning; and oversee a breadth of activities (e.g. recruitment, induction, training, vacancy processing, skill gap analysis, performance management, rehabilitation processes). Work with the Principal in leading change within the school support staff, ensuring human resource practices conform. to current standards and awards/conditions, and individuals thrive in a transforming work environment.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
The Perfect Fit:
- Interpersonal skills
- Finance, HR and facilities experience.
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 response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.