About this job
About the Department of Education:
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.
About the Role
This position is working across Mount Isa State Schools Cluster (Barkly Highway State School, Healy State School, Happy Valley State School, Mount Isa Central State School, Mount Isa School of the Air, Mount Isa Special School, Spinifex State College, Sunset State School and Townview State School) in collaboration with the Mount Isa Educational Precinct, you will:
- Foster collaboration between schools, community partners, and government agencies to deliver locally responsive, integrated strategies to enhance student engagement and belonging.
- Use local knowledge to mobilise relevant supports aligned with Equity and Excellence and Partnership Initiative priorities to promote school participation and success for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
- Promote involvement of First Nations communities and families in decision-making to improve learning and life outcomes for young Indigenous Australians.
- Build strong relationships across local, regional, and state networks to inform and advise key stakeholders to support student belonging, engagement and wellbeing.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen the cultural capability of school leaders and educational staff to provide an inclusive and culturally responsive environment for learning.
- Build opportunities for First Nations students and families to experience success at school.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in education and community outcomes across Mount Isa.
Please view the Role Description for a full list of Mandatory Requirements.
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 about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role
- Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in 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.