Manager - Kindergarten Programs

_About k-2 Strategy Branch

The Early Childhood Division of the Department of Education leads the development and implementation of policy, funding and regulatory frameworks to ensure all children from birth to 8 years are engaged in high-quality programs and services that support learning and development, and successful transitions.

Key state-provided programs and activities overseen by the Kindergarten to Year 2 (K-2) Strategy Branch include: State Delivered Kindergarten, eKindy, and building professional expertise in the early years, including projects focused on teaching, learning and transitions under the K-12 educational strategy.

About the Role

The position reports to the Director and is responsible for supervising a team, coordinating governance and program management activities, managing Ministerial and executive reporting requests under tight timeframes, as well as leading the implementation of a range of high-profile early childhood programs and activities in Queensland state schools, in partnership with regional colleagues.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Supporting the Director to lead the effective governance, program management and development of strategic and operational policy for state-wide early childhood programs and initiatives.
Leading the provision of strategic and expert advice on policy, financial and legislative issues to implement programs aligned to government and departmental strategic objectives.
Preparing executive briefings and providing informed recommendations to senior management regarding complex strategic issues to support quality executive decision making.
Supporting the department's functions as an Approved Provider through knowledge of the National Quality Framework, operational policy, capability building initiatives and effective program governance.
Team leadership and planning including management of direct reports and executive reporting.

About You

As the Manager in the K-2 Strategy Branch, you will:
be a strategic thinker and highly organised;
model flexibility and agility to lead planned and adhoc work activities across a range of programs and projects;
display leadership skills and qualities and a strong commitment to building a positive team culture and the capability of your team;
have a strong background in one or more of the following - the legislative frameworks applicable to the regulation of early childhood, state school operations, state schooling and early years curriculum frameworks, program and budget management, policy writing, governance and risk, stakeholder management, corporate governance and reporting;
be an exceptional writer and communicator;
have excellent attention to detail and coordination skills;
have the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with regional, internal and external stakeholders; and
be confident in stakeholder engagement and negotiation.

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

How to Apply

Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and
A 1-2 page written response outlining your experience and suitability for the role against the competencies outlined in the role description.

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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