Workplace Capability and Development Manager
6 days ago
About the Queensland Virtual Academy (QVA)
Queensland Virtual Academy is a statewide initiative dedicated to enhancing equity in education by expanding access to diverse curriculum pathways, learning opportunities, and teaching expertise across Queensland. Leveraging digital innovation, QVA ensures that students, regardless of their geographic location, can engage in high-quality, flexible learning experiences.
About the Role
In this dynamic position, you will champion professional growth and operational excellence for non-teaching staff, guiding workforce development aligned with QVA's strategic direction. With a focus on capability-building and performance.
You will collaborate closely with the Business Manager to ensure our teams are supported, skilled, and equipped to thrive in a digital-first learning environment.
Key Responsibilities include:
Support the Business Manager in workforce planning by identifying skill needs, ensuring compliance with awards/conditions, and recommending strategies to build non-teaching staff capability.
Manage and supervise day-to-day operations of non-teaching staff (e.g. teacher aides, admin officers, cleaners), excluding professional supervision for teacher aides.
Oversee HR functions including workload monitoring, performance management, recruitment, induction, training, and skills development for non-teaching personnel.
Contribute to workforce planning by ensuring the availability of suitably trained staff to meet operational needs and support school objectives.
Develop and implement a professional development framework aligned to strategic goals, while promoting a service-focused, high-performance workforce culture.
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 brief written statement (maximum 2 pages) 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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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