Description:
An exciting opportunity exists to lead a range of projects in the area of Student Engagement and Alternative Learning, including but not limited to, student behaviour, school discipline and other emerging priorities in Queensland state schools. This is a temporary full-time position until 2 May 2025, unless otherwise determined, located in Central Office, Brisbane.
Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Policy & Planning Classification AO8 Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City Job ad reference QLD/CO556709/24T Closing date 21-Apr-2024 Yearly salary $140726 - $148738 Fortnightly salary $5394.00 - $5701.10 Job duration Until 2 May 2025 unless otherwise determined Contact person Dr Natalie Swayn Contact details 07 3513 5953Access the National Relay Service
About Us:
The Department of Education are 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 Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Provide information, prepare complex reports, submissions, briefs, memoranda and correspondence relating to sensitive relevant state school issues as they relate to student behaviour.
- Contribute to setting the strategic direction for the branch and ensuring the effectiveness of policies, standards and procedures.
- Establish effective internal and external networks and liaise, communicate and coordinate with key stakeholders to achieve required outcomes.
- Ensure the optimal use of human and financial resources to achieve agreed goals, oversee budget management, where applicable, and manage reporting requirements.
The successful applicant will:
- Provide high level project support on activities relating to Student Engagement and Alternative Learning.
- Lead and manage teams and activities within Schools and Student Support Division to develop new and innovative responses to emerging issues affecting state schools.
- Work within short timeframes with high levels of accuracy and exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply:
- Please attach a brief resume, contact details for 2 referees (one of whom is your current supervisor); and
- A 2-page written response outlining yoursuitabilityto the role description attached.
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.
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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.