Victoria Point State High School is seeking an innovative and dynamic Head of Department - Student Services to lead and strengthen whole-school strategies that promote positive student behaviour, wellbeing, inclusion, and engagement in learning. As Head of Department - Student Services, you will lead targeted support programs, analyse engagement and wellbeing data to inform decision making, build strong partnerships with families, and foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive school culture, with a focus in the junior secondary and transitions space. This is a temporary full- time position commencing 20 April 2026 until 26 July 2026, unless otherwise determined.
About Us
Victoria Point SHS is situated within the Bayside growth corridor of the Redlands community. We improve student outcomes by developing an expert teaching team and effective pedagogy practices and drive cultural change through collaborative practices. Our school is values and outcomes driven, where quality personalised learning delivers schooling that is futures focused.
About The Role
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Provide leadership and guidance for the implementation of innovative measures aimed at improving student learning outcomes and attendance in schools where a significant percentage of students may have a disadvantaged background, ensuring quality learning outcomes for all year 7 and 8 students.
- Where requested, prepare all data returns for the Principal.
- Provide management and engagement strategies including induction activities of new arrivals, and advise on specific academic, social and emotional needs of new arrivals.
- Monitor students' individual performance and behaviour and develop and implement intervention strategies where necessary.
- Communicate and work with parents, staff, higher education institutes and State Schools Division to develop strategies to improve learning outcomes, student achievements and attendance.
- Work with and provide tools for the school leadership team, Head of Departments, Year Level Coordinators, Guidance Officers and teachers to utilise in relation to student achievement and attendance.
- Develop and implement community engagement strategies and programs with other organisations, to support positive junior secondary transitions.
- Liaise with external agencies (for example, indigenous support agencies) to support new arrivals and their families through integrating them into the new environment, and incorporating the holistic needs of new students including academic, social and emotional.
- Embed socially just practices in daily school life through leadership in relation to student attendance and improved academic outcomes.
- Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling especially in relation to students and staff within the school.
- Manage the human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources of the school department to achieve goals.
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 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.
Occupational group Education & Training
