Director, School and Regional Capability

7 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Department of Education Full time
Director, School and Regional Capability (Behaviour) - Capability

Education (Organisation site)
Capability Branch - Schools and Student Support Division

The Queensland Government has made a commitment to ensure schools are adequately resourced and empowered to maintain strong behavioural standards and support teachers to feel safe in Queensland schools. The Department will deliver on this commitment under the $207 million boost to Queensland's education system by supporting schools with tools, resources and professional learning from 2025. The Director, School and Regional Capability (Behaviour) will join the Student Support Branch to lead a number of projects to support student behaviour, including the development, delivery and evaluation of a suite of professional learning resources for all school staff. The temporary full-time role has an immediate start until 30 June 2027, unless otherwise determined. Base location of this role is Central Office, Brisbane.

Job details

Position status: Fixed Term Temporary

Position type: Flexible full-time

Occupational group: Education & Training

Classification: SO

Workplace Location: Brisbane

Job ad reference: QLD/CO622323/25T

Closing date: 11-Mar-2025

Yearly salary: $161770 - $169261

Fortnightly salary: $6200.60 - $6487.80

Job duration: Until 30 June 2027 unless otherwise determined

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Manage and coordinate business and project planning functions and provide strategic input into portfolio planning and reporting.
  • Provide high level support and advice to senior departmental officers including preparation of project material in relation to client focused service delivery options across the division.
  • Prepare, have oversight of and provide advice on high level submissions, reports, papers, statements, briefings and correspondence on complex issues related to the state schooling sector.
  • Respond to and coordinate responses to complex and sensitive issues and complaints on behalf of the Ministers Office, Director-General and other agencies.
  • Foster collaborative relationships across the department and with external stakeholders.
Key Attributes

The ideal applicant will have the following key attributes:

  • Demonstrated effectiveness undertaking leadership roles in complex and sensitive environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide accurate and timely advice often within tight timeframes.
  • Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills, in a complex environment where there are multiple and sometimes competing agendas.
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and present a range of solutions to complex issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to gather information from a range of sources and undertake critical analysis.
  • Demonstrated networking and collaborative skills across a range of stakeholders.
Highly Desirable Skills and Experience

Highly desirable skills and experience:

  • Teaching and/or education experience or an understanding of, and experience involving, Queensland's state schools.
  • Proven experience in the delivery of adult professional learning.
  • A demonstrated strong ability to develop sensitive and practical responses to complex issues and the ability to provide advice to senior staff where issues of quality, timeliness, sensitivity and confidentiality are paramount.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply
  • Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
  • A maximum 2-page written response outlining your suitability for the role in response to the position outlined above.

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).

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

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