Director (Identified) - Attendance and Engagement Programs

vor 4 Wochen


Brisbane City, Österreich The State of Queensland Vollzeit
Director (Identified) - Attendance and Engagement Programs

Education (Organisation site )
Strategy, Policy and Governance - First Nations Strategy and Partnerships Division

The Department of Education is seeking an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person to fill the position of Director, Attendance and Engagement Programs in its First Nations Strategy and Partnerships Division. Attendance andEngagement Programs are delivered by non-government organisations and support students to attend school, engage in learning and complete Year 12. This position is offered on a full-time basis.

The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to giving all children a great start, engaging young people in learning, creating safe and inclusive workplaces and investing in communities for a stronger Queensland. Our human rights commitment is to create a stronger, fairer Queensland by respecting, protecting and promoting human rights in everything we do. Our objectives are: A great start for all children, Every student succeeding, Building Queensland communities, Safe and capable people delivering our vision, Fair and safe workplaces and communities. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.

Your role:

The Director will lead a team to:

  • Engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families , communities and schools to identify Attendance and Engagement Programs that will effectively supports
  • Undertake procurement processes to engage NGOs to deliver Attendance and Engagement Program
  • Manage contracts and service agreements with providers
  • Monitor the effectiveness of Attendance and Engagement programs to ensure improved educational outcomes and return on investment
  • Develop and implement project plans to expand Attendance and Engagement Programs;
  • Provide advice to senior executives and government on Attendance and Engagement programs, funding and effectiveness.

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide high-level strategic advice and expert analysis to the Minister, Director-General and Deputy Director-General on programs and initiatives which support First Nations students to realise their full potential.
  • Develop and support effective implementation of culturally capable programs and initiatives including through co-design.
  • Apply project and program management expertise programs and initiatives.
  • Ensure the Department's programs initiatives are supported with good project governance, which involves working with the overarching structure, processes and procedures to accomplish program objectives, which include measures of success and deliverables and operate within the department's risk appetite.
  • Represent the department in strategic forums that are focused on delivery of programs and initiatives to support First Nations students.
  • Work in collaboration with regions, including Executive-Director Regional Operations, Director Programs and Partnerships to drive school improvement for First Nations students.
  • Influence strategically by identifying workforce planning, strategic planning and capability development priorities to ensure that program deliverables, time and budgetary requirements are met.
  • Lead, manage and develop a team of professional staff to deliver outcomes consistent with organisational objectives.

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

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 statement in response to the attached role description. 

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). 

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.

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