EOI - Head of Special Education Services (H01) - Ipswich East State School - Special Education Program

Job Reference QLD/MSR683984/26E
Closing date April 2, 2026
Location Brisbane - West,Ipswich region
Contact 07 3432 6333

About this job

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Who We Are:

Ipswich East State School is a dynamic and highly inclusive school community, with approximately 60% of students identified through the NCCD process.

Our work is grounded in Brighter Futures, with a strong focus on inclusive practice, student engagement, and building teacher capability through coaching and collaboration.

About the Role:

As HOSES, you will support the leadership and coordination of our Special Education Program, working closely with the Principal and leadership team to strengthen inclusive practices across the school.

Responsibilities include:

  • Supporting and leading inclusive practices to ensure equity and excellence for students with disability
  • Providing high quality advice and coaching to teachers on adjustments, differentiation and inclusive pedagogy
  • Coordinating case management for students requiring extensive or substantial adjustments
  • Supporting the implementation of effective intervention and targeted teaching
  • Leading and supporting NCCD processes and data systems
  • Building strong partnerships with families, external agencies and support services
  • Contributing to whole-school improvement priorities and decision-making processes

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

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 written statement in response to the attached role description.
  • Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.