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.
Responsibilities include:
As the Director you will be:
- Leading the day-to-day program management of high-profile initiatives, including the Kindy uplift program and the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) 2024 collection.
- Provide expert and independent strategic advice, including preparation of strategy initiatives, cabinet submissions, policy responses, speeches, articles and briefings for the Minister, Director-General and members of the Strategic Management Team for use in decision making.
- Represent the department at negotiations in a variety of high level forums and advocate on issues relating to broader government priorities for early childhood.
- Establish and maintain effective networks and partnerships to ensure strong commitment to implementation of policy and programs, agreed systemic reforms and policy implications of submissions to the Minister and Director-General.
- Develop, implement and review frameworks, systems and processes to ensure effective implementation of government priorities in early childhood
- Having oversight of teams, budgets and contracts to deliver quality outcomes.
- Fostering a challenging, equitable, ethical and safe work environment for staff which encourages commitment, skills development and professional growth and continuous improvement.
- Providing timely, accurate and well researched advice, briefings, reports, correspondence and submissions on the delivery of the programs.
About You
While there are no mandatory requirements, the following would be beneficial for the successful candidate to possess:
- Experience in leading large-scale reforms in a large Government department
- Highly developed data analysis and written communication skills
- Experience in time management and multi-tasking across a range of disciplines and projects
- Knowledge of, or ability to quickly acquire, Government policies and processes
- Exemplary standards of diplomacy, discretion, personal integrity and confidentiality
- Significant ability to be innovative and identify creative solutions to complex issues
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- A brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history)
- Attach a written response (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirement of the role.
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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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