About this job
About the Department of Education
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About the Role
The Principal Education Officer, Student Services will play a pivotal role in leading and supporting inclusive schooling practices across the Metropolitan South Region. This position involves providing strategic and operational advice to regional leaders and developing capacity-building systems to enhance the professional learning of specialist staff.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the development and implementation of inclusive schooling practices for students with diverse learning needs.
- Providing strategic and operational advice to regional leaders on specialist regional services.
- Developing and promoting capacity-building systems and programs to support inclusive education.
- Establishing strategic partnerships with school communities, organisations, and government agencies to improve educational outcomes.
- Preparing complex reports, submissions, and correspondence on sensitive issues across the region.
This role would suit a dynamic leader with a passion for inclusive education and a commitment to ensuring equitable outcomes for all students.
About You
The following traits would be beneficial:
- Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
- Experience in developing and implementing inclusive education practices.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills for complex and sensitive issues.
- Experience in capacity building and professional development for staff.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
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.