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job recruited via Department of Education and Training (Queensland) (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

Job Reference QLD/CO653522/25T

Closing date August 24, 2025

Location Brisbane Inner City

Contact 07 3513 5918 / Benjamin.ALOIA@qed.qld.gov.au

About This Job

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

About The Role

As the Manager, you will:

• Provide leadership and direction in the implementation of a broad range of critical portfolios that have a direct impact on how schools support student mental health and wellbeing.
• Lead the review and update of policies/procedures within the remit of the Student Wellbeing team to support the successful implementation of the department's education strategy, Equity and Excellence: realising the potential of every student.
• Lead and oversee risk reporting processes in line with the department's governance frameworks and enterprise risk management.
• Lead collaboration with a range of external organisations/agencies and internal stakeholders to enhance the support available to Queensland state school students and to promote and retain support for the delivery of Equity and Excellence objectives.
• Manage financial budgets and processes to support the successful implementation of key student wellbeing programs and initiatives.
• Provide high level strategic advice to senior officers of the department and other key stakeholders on issues relevant to supporting all students' wellbeing and mental health.
• Lead and manage team members and projects, and establish and cultivate effective relationships and networks with key stakeholders and clients.
• Prepare and review briefing material, correspondence, and reports for the Minister, senior departmental officers, government agencies, and other entities on issues related to supporting all students' wellbeing and mental health.
  
  

The Ideal Applicant Will Possess

• Strong project management skills and leadership experience, including:
  • providing advice to schools and regions on strategies to support student mental health and wellbeing;
  • critically reviewing student wellbeing procedures, guidelines, and frameworks to align with the department's strategic focus;
  • financial management skills, and the ability to manage program/team budgets; and
  • corporate governance skills and the ability to manage and mitigate risk.
• Exceptional writing skills, critical analysis, and ability to apply whole-of-government perspectives.
• A track record in achieving high levels of productivity autonomously, in complex, sensitive, or high-pressure environments.
• Exceptional written and interpersonal communication, with an ability to consult and negotiate persuasively on strategic policy issues and facilitate stakeholder meetings and briefings to senior management.
• A strong understanding of the factors that influence student wellbeing and mental health, and of best-practice approaches and interventions that can be implemented in schools to support student wellbeing and mental health.
• Prior experience working in the education sector is highly desirable.
  

Interested? To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
• A brief response (maximum 2 pages) to the section above, "The ideal applicant will possess".
  
  

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.

sidered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionOther
• IndustriesBook and Periodical Publishing

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