Lead inclusive curriculum innovation at Western Suburbs State Special School. As Head of Department (Curriculum), you’ll enhance teaching quality, support diverse learners, and foster strong relationships across the school community while aligning with departmental and school-wide strategic priorities.
This is a temporary part-time position commencing on 14 July 2025 and concluding on 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.
This is a temporary part-time position commencing on 14 July 2025 and concluding on 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.
About The Department
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 School
Western Suburbs Special School is dedicated to providing high-quality, individualised programs for students with disabilities, fostering skills for a happy, independent life. We offer a safe, supportive environment where every student follows a tailored Individual Curriculum Plan (ICP) that builds real-world skills, confidence, and respect. Our modified programs, aligned with the Australian Curriculum, are engaging, practical, and designed for success. With strong partnerships between home and school, we ensure each student is challenged, supported, and prepared for life beyond school. We invite you to explore what makes our school a unique and caring place to learn.
About The Role
- Lead relevant curriculum areas or whole-school programs by developing, articulating, and committing to a shared educational vision focused on delivering quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Embed socially just practices in everyday school life.
- Set and uphold high standards for both student and staff performance.
- Actively engage in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
- Build strong partnerships with students, parents, government agencies, and community groups.
- Be future-focused and strategic in planning and decision-making.
- Understand and apply legislation and policies that affect schooling, particularly those relating to students and staff within the school and the department.
- Manage human, financial, facilities, and curriculum resources effectively to achieve the goals of the curriculum areas or whole-school program.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
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.
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.
Occupational group Education & Training
