About this job
About the Department of Education
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 Principal Advisor Education Services you will: manage activities and operations within Education Services to effectively develop and implement strategic policy and system initiatives and to provide high-quality support and services to schools. Assess strategic issues and provide expert advice and support to senior officers, regional and school leaders to enable quality decision making in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and relevant legislation.
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Initiate, lead and manage teams and projects to successfully implement policy, guidelines and service implementation plans to ensure quality education service provision to all schools across the region.
- Monitor, analyse and evaluate activities and work practices within the functional area of the position to ensure alignment with system priorities and to inform future planning.
- Develop, lead and maintain key communication channels as required to facilitate effective communication activities with schools across the region.
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 1-pg written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the 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.