AddressJob details
Position status Permanent Position type Full-time Occupational group Management Classification AO8 Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld Job ad reference QLD/FNR552624/24P Closing date 08-Apr-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration Contact person Monica Halbert Contact details 0422 003 982
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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
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead and manage a team to provide sustained and consistent implementation of Early Childhood specific initiatives, prioritising the participation and engagement of all children in development and learning pathways; and in quality transitions, that lead to successful educational outcomes and wellbeing.
- Identify, assess and deliver on strategic Early Childhood issues and provide advice to the Director and senior management.
- Provide strategic direction in the development of project plans, including risk management strategies, high level data analysis and key performance measures.
- Establish evaluation and monitoring systems to assess the success of Early Childhood initiatives, programs, strategies and policies in regions and communicate these outcomes to key stakeholders and clients.
- Lead the development of high-quality correspondence associated with priority projects and initiatives.
- Monitor performance and capability of staff and develop and implement strategies to strengthen knowledge, business systems and team performance to meet the needs of prioritised communities and State Delivered Kindergartens.
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 two-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
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.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- FNR552624_24P - Role Description (PDF, 135KB)
Role Description
Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)
Information Package for Applicants
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