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SalaryWe are actively seeking a permanent full time Director - Partnerships and Programs who is responsible for leading management and coordination of two portfolios First Nations and Early Childhood to ensure differentiated delivery of services and Programs to support children, students, families, and communities across the region.
The Director, Partnerships and Programs reports to the Executive Director, Regional Operations, Nominated Region, Early Childhood and State Schools. Location of role: Base location can be negotiated between Maroochydore, Maryborough and Bundaberg Regional Offices.
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education are 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 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
Appointments in the public sector are merit-based and will be assessed by looking at what you have done previously—the knowledge, skills and experience you have built, your potential for development, and your personal qualities.
The Director Partnerships and Programs is responsible for leading the management and coordination of two portfolios First Nations and Early Childhood. As the Director, Partnerships and Programs you will:
- Lead the management and coordination of two portfolios, First Nations and Early Childhood, to ensure differentiated delivery of services and Programs to support children, students, families, and communities across the region.
- Value First Nations cultures and voice both within the Department and across agencies to ensure authentic First Nations engagement.
- Actively promote and support implementation of the department's strategic Early Years with all stakeholders.
- Promote inclusive and accessible learning environments and settings that drives equity and excellence across the region through the provision of advice to regional staff regarding effective cultural capability development.
- Ensure the continuous improvement of service delivery by monitoring the performance and capability of staff and develop and implement strategies to strengthen knowledge, business systems and team performance to meet organisational and client needs.
- Prioritise the participation and engagement of all children and students in development and learning pathways, that lead to successful educational outcomes and realises the potential of every First Nations state school student.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please attach a maximum 3-page resume including contact details for 2 referees who should have an understanding of your relevant work history.
- A maximum 2-page written statement demonstrating your leadership competencies for the role of Director, Partnerships and Programs to lead the management and coordination of two portfolios - First Nations an Early Childhood - to ensure differentiated delivery of services to support children, students, families and communities across the region.
- Please use Arial 11 as the font size for your application. Previous applicants are encouraged to reapply.
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. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )
