Head of Special Education Services (H01) - Collinsville State School - Special Education Program (Cluster)

Education (Organisation site)

North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

Scottville State School, Collinsville State School, Hayman Island State School, and Hamilton Island State School are seeking a Head of Special Education Services to join our Special Education Program (Cluster).

If this sounds like you, apply now.

Job details

• Position status: Permanent
• Position type: Full-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: Stream 2 /HO1
• Workplace Location: Townsville region
• Job ad reference: QLD/NQR676707/26P
• Closing date: 06-Feb-2026
• Yearly salary: $141088 - $143582
• Fortnightly salary: $5407.90 - $5503.50
• Total remuneration:
• Salary Other:
• Job duration:
• Contact person: Matthew Grosskreutz
• Contact details: 0483 336 273 Access the National Relay Service

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.

Your new role

The Cluster Head of Special Education Services (HOSES) provides instructional leadership and coordination of inclusive education and the Special Education Program across Scottville State School, Collinsville State School, Hayman Island State School and Hamilton Island State School

The role works closely with school leadership teams, teachers and support staff to ensure students with disability are supported through high-quality teaching, reasonable adjustments, targeted intervention and strong partnerships with families and external providers.

Department-provided housing is available for the successful applicant

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the Special Education Program across both schools
• Provide expert advice and coaching to teachers to support inclusive practice and adjustments
• Lead planning and case management for students with complex learning needs
• Support and build the capability of SEP staff, including teachers and teacher aides
• Collaborate with school leadership teams to support whole-school inclusive practices
• Build strong partnerships with families and external agencies
• Use student data and evidence to monitor and improve support strategies

Skills and Experience

What we are looking for:

• Current Queensland teacher registration
• Experience supporting students with disability and diverse learning needs
• Strong knowledge of inclusive education and reasonable adjustments
• Proven ability to lead, collaborate and communicate effectively
• Ability to work across two school sites and manage competing priorities

Nice to Have:

• Previous experience in a HOSES or similar leadership role
• Experience working across a school cluster
• Qualifications or training in special education or inclusive practice

Our Schools & Team

Our schools are community-focused schools with strong relationships, supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture. Inclusive education is a shared responsibility, and staff work closely together to support every student to participate and succeed.

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (1-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements 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.

• NQR676707_26P - Role Description (PDF, 205KB)
  Role Description
• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants