Director - Governance & Strategy

Job Reference QLD/CO562885/24P
Closing date May 22, 2024
Location Brisbane Inner City
Type Full-Time
Contact (07) 3513 5963

About this job

About the Department of Education

The Department of Education are 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

The successful candidate will lead the ongoing development of key strategies related to Digital and Virtual Learning, and lead the governance and quality assurance of all of activities within Digital and Virtual Learning to support the delivery of future focussed learning for students.

The role requires a high degree of leadership, management and accountability for project governance, and communication, and presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to equity and excellence through the delivery of digital and virtual learning projects.

A high degree of strategic thinking, excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, and the ability to quality assure correspondence, resources, and project documentation.  The ideal candidate will have some background and experience in supporting the capability development of teachers, delivering quality resources to support system leaders, school leaders and teachers state-wide.

How to Apply

  • Please attach a brief resume (maximum 2 pages) including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor); and
  • A maximum 2-page response outlining your suitability for the role aligned to the competencies of this role.

For enquiries about this role, please contact to Kathryn Tully, A/Executive Director, Digital and Virtual Learning, Digital and Virtual Learning (Kathryn.tully@qed.qld.gov.au)

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.