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:
As the Principal Advisor you will:
- Prepare and provide high level advice and support to the Executive Director and other senior officers of State Schools Division with respect to the statewide implementation of strategic policy initiatives as they relate to state schooling including Australian government and whole of government initiatives, emerging initiatives and schooling policies and procedures.
- Develop, manage and quality assure the preparation of high-level responses, reports, submissions, briefings and correspondence, as well as responses to the annual cycle of corporate strategic, budgeting and reporting requirements.
- Respond to and coordinate responses to complex and sensitive issues and complaints emanating from the Office of the Minister, Director-General, Deputy Director-General and other high-level sources.
- Lead and manage team members and projects and establish and cultivate effective relationships and networks with key stakeholders and clients.
- Develop, maintain and foster effective networks, consultation and liaison between the division, other program areas overseeing state schooling, other government departments, State and Commonwealth and other key stakeholders and partners in the support of the department's strategic agenda.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of Schools and Student Support Division priorities for all students in state schools.
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 1-page written statement in response to 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.