Head of Special Education Services (H02) - Toowoomba State High School - Special Education Program

Job Reference QLD/DSR689095/26P
Closing date May 31, 2026
Location Toowoomba region
Status Permanent
Contact 07 4637 1371

About this job

About the Department

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.

About our School

At Toowoomba State High School, we are focused on providing high quality learning experiences and outcomes for all students.

Our diverse community requires leaders to think innovatively to shape the strategic direction of the school.

About the Role

As the Head of Diverse Learning, you will work in close partnership with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team, playing a key role in shaping strategic direction and driving inclusive practices that support the diverse needs of all learners.

Your role ensures the effective implementation of inclusive education frameworks, strengthening staff capability and fostering a culture of equity, access and high expectations across the school.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the implementation of inclusive education practices aligned to departmental policies and school priorities
  • Contribute to the school's improvement agenda as an active member of the Leadership Team
  • Build staff capability in differentiated teaching and inclusive pedagogies
  • Oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of individualised student supports and plans
  • Lead planning and case management for students with complex learning needs
  • Implement and coordinate school-wide systems, including data systems, to monitor students with disability and support the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD).
  • Support QCIA planning and pathway processes for eligible students within the secondary school context.
  • Support inclusive practices and targeted strategies for EAL/D learners in collaboration with classroom teachers and support staff.
  • Establish and maintain productive partnerships with parents, external agencies and community stakeholders
  • Effectively manage human, financial and physical resources to achieve strategic outcomes

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should understand your relevant work history).
  • Attach a written response (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities as per Role Description 'How you will be assessed' section.
  • 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.

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.