About this job
About Us:
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:
As the Policy Support your responsibilities will include:
- Participating in policy research, analysis and development activities pertaining to effective programs and initiatives to support First Nations students to realise their potential including the collation and analysis of data and review of literature.
- Assisting in the development, implementation and delivery of policy initiatives.
- Drafting and preparing briefing notes, correspondence, policy and research papers, and other materials on current and emerging issues within schools.
- Responding to public enquiries regarding state school issues in a timely and effective manner.
- Developing and maintain effective communications and working relationships with key stakeholders.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- A cover letter outlining what skills and attributes you will bring to 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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.