About this job
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the Role
The Head of Statewide Vision Impairment Services oversees a team of specialist staff to deliver services to children and students in the following areas:
- alternative format library
- assistive technology
- braille literacy advisory service
- education low vision assessment centre
- orientation and mobility
- loans and equipment
The successful applicant will have deep knowledge of vision impairment in education, a proven teaching record in this area and positive and proactive leadership and team building skills. It is an exciting opportunity to work with the broader statewide services team to deliver quality services and to continue to develop the strategic direction of the department with regards to the education of students who are blind or vision impaired.
Statewide Vision Impairment Services is co-located at Narbethong State Special School, Buranda, Metropolitan South Region.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of 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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.