Director, Partnerships and Programs - Far North Queensland Education (Organisation site)
Far North Queensland Region, Early Childhood and State Schools
Are you passionate about promoting the well-being and development of First Nations children? Do you believe in the power of early childhood education and want to make a difference? We are thrilled to announce permanent opportunities for exceptional leaders, based at regional locations throughout the state commencing ASAP.
The Department of Education is 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: As the Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our organisational strategy and ensuring operational excellence. You will provide visionary leadership to a talented team, fostering a positive, collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers individuals to achieve their full potential.
Successful candidates will: Possess high-level integrity. Display exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively engaging with diverse stakeholders. Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Demonstrate strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement. As the Director - Partnerships and Programs, you will play an essential role in implementing Equity and Excellence: Realising the potential of every student.
Responsibilities include: Leading the management and coordination of two portfolios (First Nations and Early Childhood) to ensure differentiated delivery of services and programs to support children, students, families, and communities across the region. Valuing First Nations cultures and voice both within the Department and across agencies to ensure authentic First Nations engagement. Developing and implementing strategies to strengthen knowledge, business systems and team performance to meet organisational and client needs. Actively promoting the importance of the early years to all stakeholders. Prioritising the participation and engagement of all children and students in development and learning pathways. Bring your expertise, leadership skills, and drive, and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference. We look forward to hearing from you!
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 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.
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).
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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