Head of Department - Student Services - Mansfield State High School

Applications are sought for an energetic and passionate Head of Department - Student Services for a temporary full-time position commencing 13 July 2026 until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined. A Head of Department - Student Services will, in partnership with their Year level Deputy Principal, Associate Principals and Year Level Coordinators, focus on both the academic and personal wellbeing of their year level and the successful applicant will possess strong relational and collaborative capabilities to ensure effective leadership across this diverse department.

Job details

• Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: Stream 2 /HO1
• Workplace Location: Brisbane - South
• Job ad reference: QLD/MSR688850/26T
• Closing date: 27-May-2026
• Yearly salary: $141088 - $143582
• Fortnightly salary: $5407.90 - $5503.50
• Total remuneration:
• Salary Other:
• Job duration: Until 11 December 2026 unless otherwise determined
• Contact person: Jeff Broadway
• Contact details: 07 3452 5333 Access the National Relay Service

About Us:

Mansfield State High School is a large metropolitan school with high academic, personal and professional expectations, prioritising intentional improvement by focussing on high quality student learning every lesson, every day.

At Mansfield State High School, we have fostered a strong culture of support, belonging and pride in everything we do across all aspects of schooling. High expectations of behaviour, presentation, academic standards and effort across all curriculum areas and in all parts of the school day are set and adhered to. In this, we are steadfast, holding firm to the notion that achievement and success begins with maximum effort from each individual student and outstanding support and encouragement from every teacher and staff member. We work together, for each other.

About the Role:

The Head of Department - Student Services role requires a dedicated, energetic, passionate and enthusiastic leader of their cohort who will proactively know their students and lead and support teachers to provide programs that fully engage students with their learning. The HOD will lead the team that will track and monitor students to maximise educational outcomes and quality learning and teaching for all students. They will support and enforce the Student Code of Conduct for students including behaviour, uniform, attendance and suspensions, and work collaboratively with all relevant stakeholders to create proactive behaviour plans and implement individual case management.

The Head of Department - Student Services will lead goal setting for students, develop their self-efficacy as learners through a focus on learning and teaching with their cohort, and will demonstrate a sustainable culture of care and wellbeing for all students, their teachers and stakeholders.
The successful applicant will promote a sense of culture and belonging for their Year level, nurturing connections between peers, and will build constructive relationships with teachers and the wider school community.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Lead and implement targeted strategies to improve student learning outcomes, attendance, and wellbeing, particularly for students from disadvantaged and newly arrived backgrounds.
• Monitor student achievement and behaviour, develop intervention plans where required, and support staff with tools and strategies to enhance student engagement and success.
• Coordinate induction and support programs for new arrivals, addressing their academic, social, and emotional needs while liaising with external agencies and support services.
• Collaborate with parents, school staff, higher education institutions, community organisations, local businesses, and government stakeholders to strengthen student outcomes and community engagement.
• Manage departmental resources, ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies, and promote socially just practices that support equitable educational opportunities for all students.

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

How to apply:

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg written statement in response to 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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• MSR688850_26T - Role Description (PDF, 254KB)
  Role Description
• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants