Head of Special Education Services - Brisbane Central State School - Special Education Program

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Metropolitan North Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

We are seeking a Head of Special Education Services to join the team.

Lead and inspire our Special Education Program, driving inclusive practices and supporting student success in a collaborative and caring school community.

Apply now to make a real difference in students’ learning journeys.

Job details

• Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
• Position type: Flexible full-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: Stream 2 /HO1
• Workplace Location: Brisbane Inner City
• Job ad reference: QLD/MNR683360/26T
• Closing date: 08-Apr-2026
• Yearly salary: $141088 - $143582
• Fortnightly salary: $5407.90 - $5503.50
• Total remuneration:
• Salary Other:
• Job duration: Until 11 Dec 2026 unless otherwise determined
• Contact person: Micheal Grogan
• Contact details: 07 3230 4333 Access the National Relay Service

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:

Brisbane Central State School is a vibrant place to be. Every day in every classroom, we see a passion for learning reflected in our people and spaces.

Our school nurtures opportunities to build partnerships, share expertise and cultures.

We have created an environment where we can engage with our community and stakeholders in a meaningful way.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

The Head of Special Education Services (HOSES) at Brisbane Central State School is a key member of the school's leadership team and plays a crucial role in driving excellence in inclusive education.

Responsibilities include:

• Working closely with the Principal and broader leadership team, the HOSES leads whole school approaches that uphold the school's strong commitment to diversity, equity, and high expectations for every student.
• The HOSES will lead the capability development of teachers and support staff to implement evidence based inclusive pedagogies, differentiated instruction, and targeted interventions within a robust multi tiered system of support (MTSS).
• The role also involves fostering meaningful partnerships with families, staff, and external agencies to ensure coordinated and effective support for students with disability and additional learning needs.
• As a strategic leader, the HOSES contributes to the school's improvement agenda through data informed decision making, collaborative practice, and a strong focus on maximising student outcomes in a dynamic, culturally diverse urban school environment.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative inclusion leader who demonstrates:

• Deep expertise in inclusive education leadership within diverse school communities
• Thorough understanding of differentiated instruction and evidence based inclusive pedagogies
• Strong capability in analysing and using data to inform planning, intervention, and school wide improvement
• Proven ability to build teacher capability and lead high impact teaching practices
• Extensive knowledge of adjustments, the Australian Curriculum, disability legislation and support frameworks
• Capacity to design, implement, and monitor whole school systems of inclusion and MTSS
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills to build strong partnerships with families, staff, and external providers
• A commitment to high expectations, equity, and excellence for all learners
• Strong understanding of Systematic Synthetic Phonics

This position is well suited to a leader with experience in:

• Inclusive education leadership roles
• Multi Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RtI) models
• Designing and leading whole school inclusion strategies
• Data driven decision making in diverse educational settings
• Instructional and collaborative leadership aligned to school improvement priorities

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 written statement in response to 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.

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB) Information Package for Applicants
• MNR683360_26T Role Description (PDF, 254KB) Role Description