About this job
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest. Any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About Eagleby State School
Eagleby State School is a Prep-6 school in the Logan region between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, committed to equity, excellence and belonging. The school's diverse, relationship-driven community works intentionally to remove barriers to learning while maintaining high expectations for every student.
Practice is grounded in strong Tier 1 universal supports, explicit instruction, engagement norms, relational practice and neuroscience-informed approaches that help students feel safe, connected and successful.
About the Role
The successful applicant will strengthen student wellbeing, engagement and inclusion while building staff capability and proactive student support practices. The Head of Department - Student Services will:
- Lead whole-school approaches to wellbeing, inclusion, engagement and behaviour.
- Work collaboratively with leadership, staff and external agencies to improve student outcomes.
- Support Tier 1 practices aligned to the Eagleby Way, Eagleby Essentials and Project SOAR.
- Build teacher capability in proactive classroom practice, engagement norms and evidence-informed approaches to behaviour and learning.
- Support staff understanding of links between neuroscience, cognitive load, engagement and student success.
- Use wellbeing, attendance, engagement and behaviour data to inform support and strategic improvement.
- Coordinate targeted and intensive support within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework.
- Support development of students' Personal and Social Capability through explicit teaching and relational practice.
- Work alongside teachers to strengthen calm, predictable and inclusive classrooms.
- Contribute to priorities aligned to the Annual Improvement Plan (AIP), Better Futures and evidence-informed practice.
Key Skills and Attributes
We are seeking a candidate who:
- Demonstrates highly relational leadership and strong interpersonal capability, with experience leading student wellbeing, inclusion and behaviour support.
- Understands and applies neuroscience-informed, evidence-based approaches to learning, regulation and behaviour.
- Has strong knowledge of Tier 1 practices and supports teachers to strengthen proactive classroom systems and engagement.
- Coaches staff to implement evidence-informed strategies aligned to explicit instruction and engagement norms.
- Uses data to identify trends, monitor impact and inform strategic responses.
- Leads complex case management while maintaining strong relationships with families and external agencies.
- Thrives in a collaborative, high-expectations environment focused on continuous improvement.
- Demonstrates resilience, professionalism and commitment to equity and inclusion.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should understand your relevant work history).
- Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached Role Description.
- Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in the 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.