Principal Advisor

Are you a passionate, experienced leader in student behaviour and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support? Help lead the way in behaviour support - become our Principal Advisor and champion equitable, evidence-based systems to make a different for every student

The department's four-year Equity and Excellence strategy aims to deliver fair and high quality education for every student. Achieving equity and excellence requires attention to the barriers that impact student attendance and engagement, because every day counts for every student.

The Principal Advisor, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (Behaviour) will lead the implementation of a state-wide Multi-Tiered Systems of Support framework relating to student behaviour.

About The Department
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The successful applicant will

• Provide leadership and advice in the planning and implementation of a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support framework at the regional and school level to support the department's agenda for improvement in schools.
• Provide project planning and support to assist with the development and implementation of department strategic initiatives. This includes current and emerging Australian government and State government initiatives.
• Provide high level strategic advice to senior officers of the department and other key stakeholders on issues relevant to the specific accountabilities of the role.
• Lead the development and delivery of professional learning packages and resources to build capability across schools and regions.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of MTSS implementation to support continuous improvement.
• Foster collaboration with schools, regions and external partners to build shared understanding and practice excellence.
• Advocate for evidence-based approaches and drive innovation in behaviour support strategies.

The Principal Advisor, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (Behaviour) has responsibility for the following

• Work collaboratively with senior officers, key partners and regions to shape strategic thinking to promote and support the delivery of a state-wide consistent multi-tiered framework for behaviour support.
• Advise regional and school teams in evidence-based strategies required to develop whole school, multi-tiered framework for behaviour support.
• Lead, manage and monitor the success of significant implementation projects, strategies, policies and innovative educational frameworks and communicate with key stakeholders and clients to raise awareness of the impacts of significant milestones, issues and achievements.
• Provide leadership, policy and project management expertise in relation to significant education and training reform agendas.
• Identify, research and progress strategic initiatives regarding education and training reform and formulate innovative options and solutions that stimulate and drive community, sector and government agendas.
• Provide strategic advice to the Minister, Director-General, and senior officers to inform quality executive decision making.
• Prepare major policy papers, cabinet submissions, briefings, reports etc. on strategic education and training reform initiatives.
• Implement evaluation and monitoring processes which measure the impact of strategic initiatives and administrative processes to inform current and future agendas.
• Develop and implement communication strategies for consultation for policy development and implementation and to raise awareness of the outcomes of education and training reforms in the community.
• Establish effective relationships and networks with key stakeholders and clients.
• Foster a challenging, equitable, ethical and safe work environment that encourages, professional growth and continuous improvement.

Other Responsibilities (as Required)

• Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.

The Principal Advisor, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (Behaviour) reports to the Director, Student Behaviour, State Schools Strategy.

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) 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.

Occupational group
Education & Training