Flexible Education Policy and Program Advisor

Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Engagement Programs, Policy and Performance

Job title Flexible Education Policy and Program Advisor Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Darwin

Position number 37214 RTF Closing 02/10/2025

Contact officer Andrew Kenny a/Assistant Director on or

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QUALIFICATIONS

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with

disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss

this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

To drive change in practice of schools and flexible education program providers by designing tailored solutions, delivering training and

professional development, and developing tools and resources, guided by the Northern Territory (NT) Quality Standards Framework for

Flexible Education Programs.

Context statement

Engagement Programs, Policy and Performance is responsible for developing strategic, evidence-based, and data-informed initiatives to

support priority students, and students at risk of disengaging from education, with place-based approaches that are culturally appropriate,

and trauma informed.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Lead the design of differentiated solutions in collaboration with schools and flexible education program providers to improve the

quality of flexible education provision to children and young people who are at risk of disengaging or are already disengaged in

education and learning.

1. Provide expert recommendations, mentoring and guidance in the implementation of the department's policies relating to flexible

education provision.

1. Drive cultural shift in schools and flexible education program providers to embed the professional standards outlined in the framework

in their everyday practices by delivering training, professional development, and fostering a community of practice.

1. Lead the development and maintenance of a repository of resources relating to the implementation of the research underpinning the

framework, including planning and evaluation tools and best practice case studies.

1. Coordinate system-level governance and management of the implementation of the research underpinning the framework, including

developing a monitoring mechanism and contributing to the secretariat duties.

1. Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including schools, corporate staff of the department,

other government agencies, and external organisations, to ensure effective implementation of the research underpinning the

framework.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Extensive knowledge of education program management, research strategies and how to interpret strategic policy and to inform

decisions and recommendations to drive systematic change in educational practices.

2. Extensive knowledge and a high-level understanding of education legislation and departmental policies and procedures or the ability

to rapidly acquire.

3. Extensive knowledge of the challenges and barriers to student attendance and engagement, including up to date knowledge and

strategies and best practice for improving student attendance and engagement in education particularly within the NT context.

4. Highly developed communication and presentation skills, including the ability to tailor their language and style to appropriately deliver

online and face-to-face presentations to different audience and facilitate team professional learning activities.

5. High-level writing skills and demonstrated experience in developing different types of resources and materials, including program

reports, planning and evaluation tools, case studies, and executive correspondence.

6. Strong stakeholder engagement and consultation skills with the ability to identify relevant individuals across various business units and

agencies and negotiate with influence, including extensive knowledge of how to provide practice knowledge and policy expertise to

internal and external stakeholders.

1. Sound judgement and initiative to take accountability and critically assess and independently resolve problems, including strong

resilience and flexibility, using highly developed organisational skills to independently manage multiple priorities while continuing to

meet critical deadlines and ensuring quality of work.

Desirable

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in education, project management and/or youth diversion.

Further information

The successful applicant must possess a current Working with Children Clearance Notice and a current Australian driver's license.