Assistant Director, Schools Usi Strategic Policy

6 days ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

Executive Level 1
- Canberra, ACT| Sydney, NSW | Brisbane, QLD | Hobart, TAS | Melbourne, VIC | Adelaide, SA
- $125,220 - 138,394

**About the Department of Education**
We contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.

**The Role**
As an Assistant Director in the Schools USI Strategic Policy Team, you will have the opportunity to support implementation of a national unique student identifier (USI) for the schools sector. Once in use, the schools USI will be a key foundation to unlocking powerful insights on students’ learning journeys across the country in a way that is not currently possible. The initiative will support teaching, learning and student wellbeing, provide for more efficient administration and facilitate research to inform policy development.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
Responsibilities of the Assistant Director, Schools USI Strategic Policy Team will include:

- Conducting research and analysis to inform policy positions, ensuring alignment with broader education and government objectives.
- Collaborating effectively with a wide range of internal stakeholders to coordinate policy development and implementation activities.
- Engaging with external stakeholders, including state and territory education authorities, legal counsel, and other Australian Government departments, to support policy advice, privacy impact assessment, communications and regulations development associated with implementation of the schools USI.
- Lead the development of diverse and high-quality written policy communication products.
- Fostering an inclusive and positive team culture, providing leadership, and supporting team members to enhance their capability, professional development and contribute to a high performing team.

**How to Apply**
- Provide a summary (**no more tha**n 750**words**) that outlines your skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.
- Upload your Resume
- Provide contact details for 2 Referees.

**Eligibility**
Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it.

Please refer to the **Job Information Pack** for more information about the role.

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