About this job
About the Department of Education
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About the Role
The Manager will provide high-level management and oversight of the implementation of key student engagement initiatives, such as alternative state schooling options.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a small team to develop and implement policies and projects supporting student engagement.
- Developing and delivering high-level strategic advice and briefing materials for senior executives.
- Providing authoritative and evidence-based advice and direction to senior leadership to inform program outcomes.
- Applying high-level skills to negotiate persuasively on agreements and memorandums of understanding to achieve desired outcomes on strategic policy issues.
- Facilitating stakeholder meetings and briefings to senior management.
- Proactively developing, analysing and monitoring plans, performance outcomes and risks to inform quality practice and improvement.
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 Leadership Competencies 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.