Director - Investment, Commissioning And Evaluation , Education

First Nations Strategy & Partnerships Division, Department is Education is seeking a dynamic, culturally capable Director to join our organisation on a temporary basis to 31 January 2025, unless otherwise determined.
This unique opportunity will see you managing our investment supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to realise their potential and to design culturally capable and effective programs.
You will work across the department and other government agencies as well as the community through innovative engagement and co-design to identify and design programs and initiatives to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification SO
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/CO539461/24T
Closing date 06-Feb-2024
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Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Until to 31 Jan 2025 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Carmel Ybarlucea
Contact details (07) 3513 5907
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About the Role
As the Director, you will:

• Lead and manage investment in programs tailored to supporting improved outcomes for First Nations students and their families.
• Lead and manage evaluations and innovative engagement strategies with stakeholders to commissioning effective programs and initiatives.

The Director reports to the Executive Director, Strategy, Policy and Governance, First Nations Strategy and Partnerships Division.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide strategic direction and professional, authoritative, and influential strategic policy advice to inform policy, program, and project development on strategic policy issues.
• Provide high level program management and contract management leadership to ensure value for money and the delivery of improved outcomes for First Nations students and their families.
• Collaborate and engage with stakeholders and partners, including through innovative engagement strategies Commissioning and co-design processes, to identify effective solutions and initiatives to support department to deliver on its strategic objectives.
• Lead and contribute to culturally capable evaluations of departmental programs and initiatives to support future investment decisions and continuous improvement.
• Prepare, oversee and provide advice on high level submissions, reports, papers, statements, briefings and correspondence on complex issues.
• Manage, coordinate and undertake high level research and analysis activities to support the provision of advice to the Executive Director.

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 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.

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.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Documents
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Role Description
Information Package for Applicants