Manager - Digital & Virtual Learning

**Your Opportunity**:
As the Production manager and key curriculum and teaching resource development leader within the Queensland Virtual Academy (QVA). You will play a key role in leading and managing a production team within the establishment and the expansion of the QVA.
**The four services provided by the QVA are**:

- On-demand learning materials: the QVA provides access to learning materials that assist teachers to more confidently deliver the curriculum.
- Schools teaching to other schools: through school-initiated partnerships, schools work together to deliver curriculum and learning opportunities.
- Targeted and specialist virtual programs: these programs enrich curriculum for targeted students and support schools in personalising student learning.

In this role you will work with a range of teachers and curriculum experts within and external to the QVA, to enable resource development to support innovative approaches to build teacher curriculum and instructional capability in the provision of learning opportunities for students at schools.
**About the Role**:
As a Production manager you will a key role in managing the Production Team, key curriculum experts, external video production personnel and contractors and quality assurance staff across a number of teams to create learning episodes, teaching resources and experiences in a range of formats to support teaching and learning in a range of focus curriculum areas. The Production manager will also manage the team in the development of video based promotional videos in support of the QVA development.
The production manager will be a creative person with proven skills and knowledge in film content production and delivery of a high profile and dynamic virtual learning project.
**The Production Manager will**:

- a production team to develop multiple streams of instructional video content related to implementation of the learning areas of the Australian Curriculum;
- demonstrate proven skills and knowledge in film content production and delivery of a high profile and dynamic virtual learning project including pre-to-post production cycle;
- review briefing materials, submissions, papers, reports and correspondence;
- inspire others to drive accountability and outcomes; and
- undertake other duties consistent with the AO8 position description.

Specifically, the ideal applicant will need to demonstrate the capability to strategically lead the resource production process within the QVA including:

- leading change in complex environments, stimulating ideas and innovation to develop and mobilise talent and mentor officers as required;
- demonstrated ability to develop written submissions, briefing notes, correspondence and other materials on current and emerging issues in support of the QVA leadership;
- high-level written, spoken and digital communication skills;
- experience leading complex projects to achieve required outcomes within set timeframes and on budget; and
- passion for organisation and attention to detail.

**Interested? To Apply**:

- Attach a brief resume (maximum 2 pages) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2 page response outlining your suitability for the role.

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).
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