About Us QPSC delivers a 12-month senior transitions program designed for vulnerable students who are determined to complete their senior studies but have faced significant challenges, beyond their control, to attending mainstream schooling. Many of our students are experiencing complexities such as anxiety, depression, homelessness or trauma. Through creating a safe and supportive environment, we inspire these students to achieve their goals and successfully transition to further learning (TAFE or university) or employment.Our curriculum delivery has a strong focus on literacy, numeracy, workplace skills and wellbeing. Our students are able to achieve their QCE through a combination of QCAA and VET courses, and we assist students wishing to transition to tertiary studies through alternative, non-ATAR pathways. Our enrolment numbers of First Nations students are increasing and we are seeking to build our capacity to better connect and engage with all students across the school and build staff capacity to support the engagement.Your RoleAs Head of Department - Student Engagement (First Nations), you will have responsibility for leading student support and engagement, specifically for our First Nations students, across the college and deliver on the following key tasks: Provide leadership and guidance for the development of innovative, evidence-based strategies aimed at improving student learning outcomes and attendance, ensuring quality learning outcomes for First Nations students. Work closely with the senior leadership team to enhance the capacity staff to meet the needs of our First Nations learners and promote culturally appropriate pedagogy. Develop, monitor and review strategies to monitor and support the engagement and performance of our First Nations students. Your responsibilities will include: Developing teaching programs that support equitable and ongoing participation of First Nations students by engaging in collaborative relationships with community representative, parents and carers. Reviewing current curriculum, pedagogy and case management for First Nations students and provide advice using evidence-based strategies to further enhance their engagement. Reviewing the effectiveness of new initiatives for senior leadership team. Providing information to the school community about First Nations social and cultural perspectives. Support the monitoring of First Nation students' individual performance and behaviour and develop and implement intervention strategies where necessary. Supporting the connection and engagement with external agencies (for example, indigenous support agencies) to support students and their families and incorporate the holistic needs of students including academic, social and emotional. About You An ideal candidate will possess the following experience and knowledge: Have a strong working knowledge of First Nations social and cultural perspectives. Demonstrated experience in effectively leading teams to deliver greater engagement and outcomes for students. Have strong knowledge of the senior phase of learning and delivering on the Equity and Excellence strategy. Have strong teaching and learning experience in working with First Nations students. First Nations applicants are encouraged to apply. Interested? To Apply: Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) Attach a 2-page 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. 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.