Manager, Youth Engagement - South East Region Education (Organisation site)
South East Region - School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
An exciting opportunity exists for the Manager - Youth Engagement to support the Engagement portfolio within the Southeast Region. This role coordinates and leads youth engagement initiatives and strategies, providing leadership and direction in the planning and implementation of Early Childhood and State Schools Division priorities, aligned to the department's improvement agenda. The role is based at the Department of Education's Hope Island Office. This position is offered on a temporary full-time basis until 31 March 2025 unless otherwise determined.
Job details Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Education & Training
Classification: AO8
Workplace Location: Gold Coast
Job ad reference: QLD/SER607644/24T
Closing date: 17-Dec-2024
Yearly salary: $144947 - $153199
Fortnightly salary: $5555.80 - $5872.10
Job duration: Until 31 March 2025 unless otherwise determined
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect, and promote human rights. Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realizing their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision.
About the role: As the Manager, Youth Engagement you will:
Provide project management to coordinate and lead youth engagement initiatives and strategies, providing leadership and direction in the planning and implementation of Early Childhood and State Schools Division priorities aligned to the department's improvement agenda. Research, analyze, and assess data to develop creative, innovative strategies to support the varying needs of young people in achieving their outcomes as they transition through their educational pathway. Responsibilities include: Provide high-level strategic advice to senior officers of the department and other key stakeholders on issues relevant to the specific accountabilities of the role. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including working collaboratively within and across schools, settings, agencies, and organizations to implement collaborative strategies to ensure the effective implementation of Early Childhood and State Schools Division priorities for all students in state schools. Contribute, as a member of the senior management team, to setting and coordinating strategic direction and activities ensuring the effectiveness of youth engagement within the department's priorities. Coordinate and contribute to the strategic direction and activities as defined in priorities set by senior management. Lead and manage other teams and projects to improve youth engagement and to achieve the department's strategic priorities. Ensure the optimal use of human and financial resources to achieve agreed goals, oversee the management of State and Commonwealth funds where applicable, and manage reporting requirements. Ensure effective communication, integration, coordination, and liaison occurs with key stakeholders and clients. Prepare and review briefing material, correspondence, and reports for the Minister, senior departmental officers, government agencies, and other entities on relevant issues and initiatives. Promote leadership and foster a challenging, equitable, ethical, and safe work environment for staff, which encourages commitment, skills development, professional growth, and continuous improvement. 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 response to the How you may be assessed section of 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.
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