About this job
About the Department:
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 Role:
In this role you will, provide leadership in implementing recommendations from the review of the Non-State Schools Accreditation Framework. Lead and direct project teams and undertake planning, analysis and development of strategic initiatives that inform the future position of the department with regard to non-state school education.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Provide expert and independent strategic advice on education and social policy issues, including preparation of strategic initiatives, Cabinet submissions, policy responses, speeches, articles and briefings for the Minister and Director-General and members of the Executive Management Board.
- Identify and critically analyse emergent educational, economic or social issues that may impact upon the strategic direction and implementation of state school and/or non-state school education.
- Undertake futures-oriented research activities that support evidence-based decision making and long-term strategic policy and planning within the portfolio.
- Form strategic networks with other government departments and agencies including statutory authorities and peak bodies to collaborate on strategic policy issues relating to state school and/or non-state school education.
- Represent the department at negotiations in a variety of high-level forums and advocate on, student and young peoples' education issues relating to broader reform objectives.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply:
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2pg summary outlining your interest and suitability for the role including relevant skills, experience and abilities to deliver on the key competencies detailed in the 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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