Principal Advisor, Rapid Support Squad

Are you ready to lead fast, focused support where it's needed most? This unique opportunity will place you at the heart of an innovative new initiative, supporting schools in our Region with bullying prevention and response. You’ll work alongside school leaders, families and regional colleagues - providing support that is responsive, and shapes long-term change. We’re looking for a skilled and compassionate leader with skills, experience and a passion to work across mental health, family engagement, and building staff capability. About The Department Of Education Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us . About The Role As the Rapid Support Squad Coordinator you will: Provide expert advice and support to the Regional Director, Executive Director Regional Operations and senior leaders through managing the business operations and day to day organisation of the Rapid Support Squad, and providing timely and effective client focused service. Coordinate programs, projects and resources working towards assessing strategic issues and effective development and implementation of strategic initiatives relating to state schooling. Responsibilities Include Prepare and provide high level advice and support to the Regional Director and other senior officers with respect to the statewide implementation of strategic policy initiatives as they relate to state schooling including Australian government and whole of government initiatives, emerging initiatives and schooling policies and procedures. Manage and quality assure the preparation of high level responses, reports, submissions, briefings and correspondence, as well as responses to the annual cycle of corporate strategic, budgeting and reporting requirements. Respond to and coordinate responses to complex and sensitive issues and complaints emanating from the Office of the Minister, Director-General, Deputy Director-General and other high level sources. Monitor, analyse and evaluate activities and work practices within the region to ensure alignment with changing corporate goals and to inform future planning. Lead, manage and develop staff to deliver outcomes consistent with organisational directives, encouraging commitment, professional growth and continuous improvement. Ensure the optimal use of human and financial resources to achieve agreed goals, contribute to project management, oversee the management of specific funding, and manage reporting requirements. Develop, maintain and foster effective networks, consultation and liaison between the division, other program areas overseeing state schooling, other government departments, State and Commonwealth and other key stakeholders and partners in the support of the department's strategic agenda. Promote strong policy and service delivery connections and foster strong collaborative partnerships across regions and across all schooling sectors. Establish clear accountabilities to ensure that effort and resources are directed towards key priorities of the Branch. Undertake other duties, including project management, as required to enable division objectives to be achieved. Other Responsibilities 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 be familiar with your relevant work history). Attach a written statement (1-page maximum) 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. Occupational group Education & Training #J-18808-Ljbffr