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:
The Manager, Strategic Engagement will provide high-level advice and support to senior officers on policy and strategy relating to disability reform priorities, disability strategy and inclusive education for students with disability.
Responsibilities unclude, but not limited to;
- Contributing to setting and supporting the department's strategic direction regarding support for students with disability.
- Leading and managing projects and coordinating the development of systemic initiatives relating to departmental disability reform priorities, disability strategy and inclusive education for students with disability.
- Providing ongoing evaluation of the activities and work practices associated with disability reform, disability strategy and inclusive education for students with disability.
Highly desirable skills and experience;
- Demonstrated ability to analyse complex policy issues and contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based initiatives.
- Exceptional skills in policy development, briefing, government processes and data analysis.
- Strong background in program and/or project management and reporting.
- Demonstrated success in managing multiple work activities and priorities to meet tight timelines and deliver on agreed milestones.
- Effective and respectful stakeholder management and liaison skills.
- Commitment to engaging with others and taking steps to optimise a healthy, inclusive and safe workplace.
- Passion for continuous learning and commitment to communicating openly about strengths and development goals.
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 maximum one-page response/cover letter outlining your suitability for the role against the key capabilities identified in the 'How you will be Assessed' section of the attached role description.While not a requirement of the role, people with disability or lived experience of disability are strongly encouraged to apply for this role.
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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