Director - Student Wellbeing

The Student Wellbeing Unit are seeking applications for a Director to lead their team. Working closely with the Executive Director, Student Protection, Health & Wellbeing, the Director, Student Wellbeing is responsible for driving policy outcomes across the Disability, Inclusion and Student Services portfolios.

As a member of the Disability, Inclusion and Student Services leadership team you will be responsible for leading your team to provide quality advice to Government and real outcomes across key Government Election Commitments (GECs) including the $106.7 million Student Wellbeing Package (the Package) and the Share the Dignity in Queensland Schools initiative.

This temporary vacancy is available from 08 April 2024 to 28 July 2024, unless otherwise determined.

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 with 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

The Director, Student Wellbeing provides strategic leadership and operational oversight to each of the following areas:

Student Wellbeing Package which is:

• employing up to 464 full-time equivalent wellbeing professionals over three years to provide direct support to students in state schools; and piloting a program placing General Practitioners (GPs) in 50 Queensland state secondary schools in areas of greatest need.
• Share the Dignity in Queensland schools initiative which is supporting all Queensland state schools, outdoor and environmental education centres, and student residential centres to provide students with access to free period products and education about periods.

Additionally, the Director, Student Wellbeing leads a team of 7 and provides strategic direction for all other work of the Student Wellbeing team, including:

• student mental health and wellbeing;
• suicide prevention and postvention;
• coordination of statewide guidance services; and
• the School Based Youth Health Nurse program.

About You

You will possess exceptional leadership capabilities and a proven record of leadership success in complex environments. You will display a high level of autonomy, delegation and agility, with a comprehensive understanding of departmental policies and the ideal candidate will have some background and experience in understanding the needs of students with disability. You will demonstrate experience in navigating and managing highly complex stakeholder relationships as and drive a culture of respect and inclusivity.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

How to Apply

• For further information please refer to the attached role description.
• Applications should include a brief resume (maximum 2 pages), including the contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history), and a brief response outlining your suitability for the role (maximum 1 page).

For further information on the position please contact Brett Weeden on 07 3513 5*** (35947) or via email at ************@qed.qld.gov.au ( mailto:************@qed.qld.gov.au )

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). 

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