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:
We are seeking a team leader who has excellent strategic leadership and communication skills.
The Manager will be required to:
- Lead and manage teams and projects and coordinate the development of new initiatives;
- Provide high level leadership and strategic advice on policy issues, projects and programs;
- Undertake research, analysis, monitoring, review and evaluation to ensure alignment with corporate goals;
- Critically analyse issues and prepare accurate and timely briefs, reports, responses to correspondence and requests for information on issues at state, national and international levels;
- Contribute to interagency planning and implementation of significant government reforms;
- Establish effective internal and external networks and liaise, communicate and coordinate with key personnel to achieve required outcomes; and
- Foster a team environment where professional growth and continuous improvement are priorities.
What you need to succeed:
The ideal applicant will have the following key attributes:
- Strategic leadership skills to manage teams and work in a fast paced, changing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead the review of departmental procedures, associated guidelines and resources.
- Demonstrated ability to provide advice and guidance to schools, regions and external stakeholders.
- High level research skills and data analysis and management skills.
- Highly developed written, consultation and negotiation skills to allow effective liaison with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Knowledge of or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, education policies and practices.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with team members and stakeholders to develop solutions to complex issues.
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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.