Principal Advisor

Rapid Support Squad is seeking applications for a Principal Advisor to join the team.

In this role, you will provide expert advice and support to the Regional Director, Executive Director Regional Operations, and senior leaders by managing the business operations and daily organisation of the Rapid Support Squad, delivering timely and effective client-focused service.

You will also coordinate programs, projects, and resources to assess strategic issues and support the development and implementation of key
strategic initiatives relating to state schooling.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you.

About the Department

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.

Your Responsibilities

As the Principal Advisor, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and provide high level advice and support to the Regional Director and other senior officers with respect to the statewide implementation of strategic policy initiatives as they relate to state schooling including Australian government and whole of government initiatives, emerging initiatives and schooling policies and procedures.
• Manage and quality assure the preparation of high level responses, reports, submissions, briefings and correspondence, as well as responses to the annual cycle of corporate strategic, budgeting and reporting requirements.
• Respond to and coordinate responses to complex and sensitive issues and complaints emanating from the Office of the Minister, Director-General, Deputy Director-General and other high level sources.
• Monitor, analyse and evaluate activities and work practices within the region to ensure alignment with changing corporate goals and to inform future planning.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

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.
• Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in 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.