Principal Advisor - Far North Queensland Region, Cairns Office

An exciting opportunity exists for a temporary full-time Principal Advisor - Inclusion to join our Student Services team in Far North Region.This role is offered until 13 September 2024, unless otherwise determined.Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification PO6
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/FNR552623/24T
Closing date 08-Apr-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Unitil 13 Sept 2024 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Erica Odenthal
Contact details (07) 4037 3875
Access theAbout the Department of EducationThe 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.Your OpportunityAs the Principal Advisor, Inclusion instead of Restrictive Practise you will:

• Support schools to implement the Department of Education's Inclusive education policy through, identifying barriers to inclusion, exploring evidence-based strategies and designing change processes.
• Deliver professional learning to support schools to build inclusive education knowledge and capability.
• Provide high level advice and support to senior officers within the department on policy, research and strategy relating to inclusive education.

The Principal Advisor, Inclusion reports to the Director Student Services.Your Role

• Support school leadership teams and provide guidance in understanding and implementing departmental policy information to facilitate high quality inclusive practices.
• Build skills and knowledge of school leadership teams in accordance with the Disability Standards for Education 2005.
• Coach schools in the delivery of evidence-based strategies and approaches to build more inclusive school learning environments.
• Use and model principles of inquiry, change leadership and adult learning throughout the work.
• Work collaboratively with regional offices to shape strategic thinking to promote and support delivery of inclusive practices in schools.
• Use, model and build regional team capability in effective and productive work practices in relation to inclusive leadership.
• Establish regional data collection, analyse data and provide reports for the Director on inclusive practices in schools.
• Participate in a network of Principal Advisor Inclusion and support the sharing of practices, specific training programs, resources, problem solving and advice.

If applying from a school please ensure you have sought approval for release from your Manager or Principal prior to applying.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 maximum 2-page written response outlining your suitability for the role in response to the section of this advertisement under 'your 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.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