Partnership Facilitator

4 days ago

Sunshine Coast, Australia Queensland Government Full time

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:
The Partnership Facilitator - Early Years plays a pivotal role in fostering strong, collaborative relationships between communities, services, and the Department of Education to ensure that every child has access to quality early learning experiences. This position focuses on implementing early childhood initiatives that prioritise participation, engagement, and smooth transitions into formal schooling, leading to improved educational and wellbeing outcomes.

Key responsibilities include

Leading and delivering early childhood-specific projects, preparing high-quality reports and briefings, and developing strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to support regional early years priorities.
The role involves gathering and analysing data from diverse sources, including demographic trends, ECEC sector performance, and local government planning, to inform strategic decision-making.
The Partnership Facilitator also works to identify local priorities, address emerging trends, and build community capacity, ensuring tailored responses to regional needs.
Through targeted activities, collaboration with stakeholders, and provision of timely advice to the Manager, the Partnership Facilitator helps shape high-impact strategies that address early childhood needs at a local and regional level, optimising quality outcomes for all children.

The position is merit-based, requiring demonstrated knowledge, skills, experience, potential for growth, and personal qualities that align with the department's commitment to equity, excellence, and positive futures for every child.

Interested? To Apply:
Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached 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.
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