Director - Partnerships And Programs - North Coast Region , Education

We are actively seeking a permanent full-time Director - Partnerships and Programs to 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. The Director, Partnerships and Programs reports to the Executive Director, Regional Operations, Nominated Region, Early Childhood and State Schools. The base location for this position can be negotiated between Maroochydore, Maryborough and Bundaberg Regional Offices.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Management
Classification SO
Workplace Location Sunshine Coast,Wide Bay
Job ad reference QLD/NCR532692/24P
Closing date 02-Jan-2024
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Fortnightly salary
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Salary Other
Job duration
Contact person Janelle Reid
Contact details 0438 761 351
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About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• 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.
• Value First Nations cultures and voice both within the Department and across agencies to ensure authentic First Nations engagement.
• Actively promote the importance of the early years to all stakeholders.
• 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.
• Build and sustain collaborative working relationships with local communities, sector representatives and internal and external stakeholders to promote effective services and Programs.
• Provide and oversee provision of high-level advice on complex and sensitive matters including correspondence, briefings and reports to the Regional Director, or nominee, as well as other executive management in an environment of tight deadlines, competing priorities and high-level demands.
• Develop and maintain effective communication networks within the department and across agencies in relation to identifying and developing a proactive response to emergent and contentious issues.
• Develop and maintain systems for analysis, monitoring and information sharing on performance trends and outputs ensuring services and Programs are responsive to the needs of children, students, families and communities.

Other responsibilities (as required) * Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.
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.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
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 written statement in response to 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.
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Role Description
Information Package for Applicants