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Lead Child Wellbeing

3 months ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government -Department of Education Full time

Make a true impact on the community by leading innovative practices to addressing child protection concerns within an education environment.
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Temporary Full-Time up to 29 January 2024:


  • Location: Sydney with flexible work options

About the Department of Education


The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education.

About the role


The Child Wellbeing and Mental Health Services focus on the delivery of student support services including support for student in the areas of disability, mental health and wellbeing, complex needs, as well as behaviour and attendance.


This role leads a team of child wellbeing assessment officers to undertake assessment, advice & interagency co-ordination concerning children & young people at risk of harm while identifying & assisting in the development of strategic responses to emergent issues.

For further information please view the
role description.

Essential requirements of the role

  • Hold a valid clearance to work with children (Working with Children Check) for paid employment.

Key knowledge and experience

  • Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

About you

  • A high level of resilience and persistence working in a demanding work environment.
  • Strong ability to manage complex and sensitive consultations with a diverse group of stakeholders.
  • Exceptional time management ability to prioritise competing demands and tight deadlines.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to make a difference at Department of Education
  • Flexible worklife balance
  • Competitive salary
  • 35 hour week

How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing answers to the 2 pre-screening questions below:

  • Targeted Question 1
Please explain your understanding of leadership skills.

Please provide an example of how you have demonstrated capability in leading and managing specialised teams, delivering projects within strict deadlines, resource constraints and consistent with corporate goals.

(300 words max)

  • Targeted Question 2


Please provide an example of how you demonstrated capacity to provide high quality professional child protection consultation to managers/staff and strategic insights to inform inter-agency collaboration.

(300 words max)

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number and complete a National Criminal Record Check. Visit the website for more information.

Closing date: 21 February 2023 at 11:59pm.

  • A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months._