Head of Department - Student Engagement - Narangba State School

Job Reference QLD/MNR682652/26T
Closing date March 31, 2026
Location Brisbane - North,Moreton Bay - South
Contact 07 3491 1333

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.

Who We Are: 

Narangba State School is an Independent Public School (IPS). Queensland independent public schools have greater flexibility to enable innovation that improves performance through: 

  • managing their planning and review processes 
  • determining staffing options 
  • determining the departmental policies and procedures that best suit their individual communities

All independent public schools remain part of the strong state system. They have a responsibility to work within the system to support growth, and share learnings and practices to build collective capacity. 

Step Into Your Next Chapter: 

  • Provide leadership and guidance for the implementation of innovative measures aimed at improving student learning outcomes and attendance in schools where a significant percentage of students may have a disadvantaged background, ensuring quality learning outcomes for all students.
  • Where requested, prepare all data returns for senior management.
  • Monitor students' individual performance and behaviour and develop and implement intervention strategies where necessary.
  • Communicate and work with parents, higher education institutes and State Schools Division to improve learning outcomes, student achievements and attendance.
  • Work with, and provide tools for, the regional executive team and teachers to utilise in relation to student achievement and attendance.

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 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.