Eoi - Principal Advisor - North Coast Region

As the Principal Advisor you will be responsible for the strategic oversight and leadership of the Student Child and Family Connect - Engagement Team.Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification AO8
Workplace Location Sunshine Coast,Wide Bay
Job ad reference QLD/NCR574922/24E
Closing date 04-Jul-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Until 31 December 2024 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Kate Jacobsen
Contact details 0436 609 865
Access theThis temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.About the Role:The North Coast Region is seeking a Principal Advisor - Education Services to provide high-level oversight and leadership of the Student Child and Family Connect team.You will have experience applying legislative frameworks, policies and procedures and best-practice or the ability to rapidly acquire an understanding of the same to apply in an educational context. You will have leadership experience and the ability to provide high level advice and support to school and Regional leadership teams.You will:

• Have an understanding of the mechanisms and frameworks to support families and young people with complex needs
• Provide strategic oversight and support of a broad range of engagement programs including the Education Justice Initiative, Regional Youth Engagement Service and Regional Youth Support Coordinator Initiative
• Promote/maintain engagement with key government and community partners including Child Safety, QPS and Youth Justice
• Utilise regional data sets and develop engagement initiatives to address gaps/trends in Early School Leavers and disengaged/Inactive students

Travel is a requirement of the role.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 in response to the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.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 informationWe 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.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Role DescriptionInformation Package for Applicants