About this job
About the Department:
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to ensuring Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the economic and social development of Queensland. The Department delivers world-class education services to all students and contributes to the achievement of Queensland's employment, skills and economic priorities. DoE is a large and diverse organisation with a united commitment to teaching and learning environments that are centred around child, student, and staff wellbeing and safety.
The Capability branch is located in the Schools and Student Support Division. The Capability branch is committed to a thriving and capable workforce equipped with the skills and confidence to support every student to realise their potential. A key part of the Capability branch is the Education Futures Institute (EFI) that delivers high-quality, evidence-informed and equitable capability development for a diverse workforce across key career stages.
The Education Futures Institute provides high quality, targeted professional learning for staff located in metropolitan, regional, rural and remote locations across the state. The EFI empowers staff with the skills, knowledge and capability to excel in their role.
The Education Futures Institute is a key system initiative in the department's education strategy, Equity and Excellence: Realising the potential of every student.
About the Role:
In this pivotal role, you will lead a dynamic team to ensure the strategic implementation of the Education Futures Institute as a key system initiative.
As Director, you will:
- Lead a multi-disciplinary team to contribute to and enable state-wide delivery of capability development aligned to the department's strategic vision, priorities and workforce needs.
- Lead and support a strategic approach to the development and delivery of a diverse portfolio of department wide, flagship and priority capability programs within the School Support and Corporate Capability portfolio.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including schools, regions and corporate partners, lead organisations and industry partners.
The Director reports to the Executive Director, Education Futures Institute, Capability Branch.
About You
The ideal applicant is someone who:
- Demonstrates strategic leadership and vision
- Achieves outcomes, works collaboratively and inspires others
- Communicates with and influences stakeholders at all levels
- Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces, and builds genuine relationships with stakeholders
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 response to the How you will/may be assessed section of 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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