Principal Education Officer, Students in Care - Darling Downs South West Region - Toowoomba Office Education (Organisation site)
Darling Downs South West Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?
There is an exciting opportunity to join our Student Child and Family Connect portfolio in Darling Downs South West Region and make a greater impact in children's and families' lives. In the role of Principal Education Officer, Students in Care, you will provide specialist operational advice to principals and senior officers on the delivery of projects, leading and implementing regional based program initiatives that are consistent with a state-wide model to maximise learning days and deliver meaningful pathways for Students in Care. The position of Principal Education Officer, Students in Care, in DDSW Region reports to the Director, Student Child and Family Connect.
Job details Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Education & Training
Classification: AO7
Workplace Location: Darling Downs - Maranoa, Toowoomba region
Job ad reference: QLD/DSR609384/24T
Closing date: 12-Jan-2025
Yearly salary: $131080 - $140381
Fortnightly salary: $5024.30 - $5380.80
Job duration: Until 19 December 2025 unless otherwise determined
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.
About the Role: Responsibilities include:
Providing strategic advice to assist in planning for the use of resources to facilitate the equitable delivery of services to Students in Care across the region based on a state-wide service delivery model. Providing specialist operational advice to schools, regional staff and senior officers on the delivery of the Students in Care program. Contributing to regional planning and goal setting by providing high-level and timely advice to senior officers on implementing inclusive and equitable schooling practices for Students in Care. Providing leadership in the implementation, maintenance and review of operational policies, standards, and procedures. Developing and maintaining strategic partnerships across government, school communities, and community organisations. Promoting and monitoring programs that effectively meet the needs of Students in Care. Developing a coherent approach to the implementation of school-based services that promote student wellbeing and engagement. Managing, monitoring and reporting on the regional Education Support Funding Program (ESFP) budget. Maintaining data sets and providing data analysis reports to inform practice in the region. Overseeing and managing regional Education Support Funding Programs. Overnight travel is a requirement in this position.
Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
Interested? To Apply: Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees. Maximum 2-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of 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).
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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