AddressAs Principal Education Officer, Accreditation and Government Funding Eligibility you will collaborate and assist Managers to provide authoritative recommendations advice and information to the Non-State Schools Accreditation Board (NSSAB), the Director-General and the Minister on educational, Accreditation and eligibility for Government Funding matters. You will also contribute to the development, management and application of programs and procedures to support the regulation of Accreditation and eligibility for Government Funding of non-state schools in Queensland.
About Us:
The Policy, Performance, International & Intergovernmental Division leads strategic policy development for a broad range of education sectors in Queensland, along with performance monitoring and reporting, risk management and planning activities for accountability and planning to sustain a high-quality education environment for Queensland's children and young people.
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.
Your Opportunity:
- Collaborate with and assist Managers and the Executive Director to provide authoritative recommendations, advice and information to the Non-State Schools Accreditation Board (NSSAB), the Director-General and the Minister on educational, Accreditation and eligibility for Government Funding matters.
- Contribute to the development, management and application of programs and procedures to support the regulation of Accreditation and eligibility for Government Funding of non-state schools in Queensland.
Your Role
You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:
- Proactively contribute and provide expert advice for the development and application of procedures to review, assess and prepare recommendations to NSSAB on applications for Accreditation and eligibility for Government Funding of proposed non-state schools, as well as changes to the Accreditation and eligibility for Government Funding of existing schools.
- Contribute to the development, management and application of procedures to review, assess and prepare recommendations to NSSAB on Accreditation and eligibility for Government Funding and on unaccredited places.
- Coordinate and oversee the non-state schools demonstration of compliance program, including the analysis and assessment of plans and reports, the preparation of recommendations and advice to NSSAB and correspond with schools on compliance outcomes.
- Coordinate and oversee the non-state school accreditation assessment program and the unaccredited places program, including the engagement and deployment of authorised persons, and conduct training and briefing sessions and act as an authoritative point of reference for stakeholders.
- Support the management of NSSAB's statutory compliance requirements by assisting with the preparation and review of the Board's annual report, strategic and operational plans and other key documents.
- Prepare and respond to correspondence between NSSAB and applicants and other parties as part of the accreditation, Funding Eligibility and compliance processes.
- Conduct high level research, analysis, interpretation and review of non-state schools legislation and other impacting issues in order to provide advice, briefings or prepare correspondence for NSSAB, the Minister and senior management.
- Provide high level support to the management and leadership of the Accreditation and Government Funding Eligibility team and the branch.
- Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.
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 2-page written response outlining your suitability for 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).
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