Manager - Consent And Respectful Relationships

**About the Role**:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced person able to use their expertise to project manage initiatives specifically related to delivery of respectful relationships education (RRE) capability under a nationally funded project.As Manager, you will:

- Provide high level advice and support to senior officers on policy and strategy relating to the project objectives
- Coordinate and contribute to the strategic direction and activities as defined in project priorities
- Lead project implementation, integrate project activities across key areas, analyse performance, and contribute to monitoring, reporting, and evaluation requirements with a specific focus on RRE professional development initiatives detailed in the, Queensland's Plan for the Primary Prevention of Violence Against Women 2024-2028, and the Fourth Action Plan of the Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Strategy 2022-2023 to 2025-26
- Lead and manage a diverse team and coordinate the development of systemic initiatives relating to the delivery of priority RRE professional development (PD)
- Design and deliver high quality PD aligned to Australian Professional Standards, both face-to-face and online, to strengthen the delivery of a whole-school primary prevention approach to RRE through the required curriculum
- Ensure the optimal use of human and financial resources to achieve agreed objectives, and oversee the management of State and Commonwealth funds, where applicable
- Ensure effective communication, integration, coordination and liaison occurs within the Capability branch, across the department, and with other key external stakeholders
- Establish and cultivate effective relationships and networks with key stakeholders and clients
- Prepare and review submissions, briefing material, correspondence and reports for the Minister, senior departmental officers, government agencies, and other entities on issues related to the implementation of the project
- Promote leadership and foster a challenging, equitable, ethical and safe work environment for staff, which encourages commitment, skills development, professional growth and continuous improvement
- Undertake other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate

About You
**The ideal applicants will have the following key attributes**:

- Highly organised with capability to deliver and manage projects, deliver and implement quality work and achieve required project outcomes within set timeframes and budgets that make a positive impact
- Comprehensive knowledge of Australian Curriculum Version 9 (particularly Health and Physical Education), Health Senior Syllabus, P-12 Curriculum, assessment and reporting framework, and systemic priorities regarding respectful relationships education, curriculum implementation, and effective pedagogical practices
- Relevant knowledge to support schools with delivery across all stages of schooling from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Experience in leading and managing a high performing team with multiple competing priorities and productive work practices enabled by digital technologies
- Exceptional written and verbal communication, including presentation and group facilitation skills
- Adaptable, shows initiative and a keen problem solver who works towards finding effective solutions

**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 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description and within the context of the role as described above

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).
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