About this job
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the Opportunity
A great opportunity to step into a management role. You will have extensive experience in infrastructure planning, and delivery and operational roles in government and/or the private sector, possess motivation to stay abreast of legislation, market trends, and applicable industry platforms and have leadership aspirations. You will be committed to making a positive difference as we continue to Build Education. This position will be based in the Hope Island Office.
About the Role
As the Assistant Manager you will have responsibility for, but not limited to:
- Supporting the strategic direction of the department for a range of infrastructure and program delivery related issues for schools and departmental owned assets in the relevant region.
- Managing the financial resources allocated to support the service function and be accountable for their effective use.
- Participate in a regional team providing a high-quality service in the formulation of innovative and workable solutions for infrastructure and program delivery related services to schools, regional centres and other educational centres as well as the wider community.
What You Need to Succeed
While there are no mandatory requirements for this position, key to your success in this role will be your ability to provide:
- Effective communication, consultation and negotiation skills with a proven ability to lead others, meet client needs, represent the department and use these skills to foster and maintain mutually productive partnerships with team members and stakeholders in Central and Regional Offices, schools and other educational centres as well as the wider community.
- Demonstrated high level analytical and problem-solving skills and have an understanding of project delivery and project management of construction related works.
- Personal drive and integrity including the ability to proactively improve systems, services, policies, practices and processes to ensure that departmental objectives are achieved and to be accountable for the course of action taken to create this improvement.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
Please attach the following:
- A brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
- Attach a 2-page statement on how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role as detailed above and within 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.
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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