First Nations Education Leadership Position

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $104,634 - $141,878
Job Overview

The Director of First Nations Education plays a pivotal role in shaping organisational decisions through meaningful connections with First Nations Peoples, communities, and stakeholders. This position brings a First Nations voice and lens to all organisational choices.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Partner with Regional Directors, Principals, and regional First Nations Leaders to develop, monitor, and support the implementation of the First Nations Education Framework.
  • Provide strategic guidance for complex matters and lead relevant personnel in a strong Community of Practice.
  • Work closely with senior leaders to foster cultural change and continuous improvement.

This role requires a deep understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition. The successful candidate will have proven senior leadership experience, strategic and operational, with strong administrative, communication, and leadership skills.

Requirements:
  • Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition.
  • Proven senior leadership experience, strategic and operational, with strong administrative, communication, and leadership skills.
  • High-level communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for a complex organisational structure.
  • Appropriate tertiary qualifications.
  • Qualities and skills identified by First Nations People as important in leaders: Respect for culture; Self-awareness and confidence; Integrity and wisdom; Clear communication and direction; Good mediation and negotiation skills; Enthusiasm and ability to inspire and empower; Adaptability and humility; Strategic thinking; Community-minded.
  • Extensive professional experience with First Nations People and Communities, with recognition in First Nations leadership.
  • Demonstrated strategic leadership and ability to develop, implement, and manage strategic plans to achieve outcomes.
  • Understanding of national and international contexts for First Nations Peoples in education.
  • Innovative, influential, and authoritative leadership and change agent capabilities.
  • Strong networking with First Nations communities, industry, government organisations, and internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to diagnose problems, foresee issues, and devise appropriate responses.
  • Ability to support senior leaders through organisational and administrative capacity.

It is essential that the person be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as such, and be recognised by their community as such. This is a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act (Qld) 1991.

What We Offer:
  • Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments.
  • 12.75% Superannuation Contribution.

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