About this job
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.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the rare opportunity to:
- Contribute to the establishment of a brand-new special school campus
- Help shape an innovative integrated campus model
- Lead meaningful inclusion and collaboration initiatives
- Work within a growing and supportive educational community
- Make a lasting difference for students, families and staff
About the Role:
As Head of Campus, you will work collaboratively with the Principal and broader leadership team to lead the Woogaroo Creek primary campus, ensuring high quality educational outcomes for all students.
You will play a key role in:
- Leading a positive, inclusive and high-expectations school culture
- Developing quality teaching and learning practices that support diverse learners
- Building strong partnerships with families, staff and the wider community
- Supporting integrated campus approaches and collaborative ways of working
- Managing human, financial and physical resources effectively
- Embedding socially just and inclusive practices in everyday school life
- Supporting staff capability development and professional growth
The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive education and have experience leading teams to support primary school students.
About You:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Proven leadership experience within a primary school
- The ability to build and sustain positive relationships across a complex educational environment
- Strategic thinking and the ability to lead change within a new and evolving context
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- A collaborative and solutions-focused leadership approach
- The capacity to establish a culture grounded in professionalism, wellbeing and high expectations
- Experience managing resources and operational priorities effectively
- Experience in establishing new programs, leading inclusive practices or working within integrated educational settings will be highly regarded.
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.
- 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.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.