EOI - Manager, Student Services - North Coast Region, EducationDepartment of Education QLD – North Coast QLD
Queensland's Department of Education is seeking an experienced leader with a solid education background to lead and manage a portfolio working to support the mental health, safety, and inclusion of students attending state schools in the North Coast region.
We are seeking individuals with strong communications skills and recent experience relevant to the role.
Based in the North Coast region, office location can be negotiated and include a choice of Maroochydore, Maryborough, and Bundaberg.
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months. About the Department: 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.
About the Role: As Manager Student Services, you will lead and coordinate a diverse portfolio in the Student Services team including specialised staff focused on supporting inclusive practices across the North Coast region.
The Manager role works closely with other leadership staff to provide multi-disciplinary services, achieve departmental outcomes, and support Equity and Excellence for all.
The Manager Student Services reports to the Director Student Services, North Coast Region.
Responsibilities include: Supervising and developing staff with diverse specialisations and expertise; implementing consistent, transparent, and robust practice to ensure the provision of quality guidance and support.Making complex decisions and providing advice to senior management on key and emerging issues while considering the legal and policy implications.Anticipating risk, responding to issues and trends through data analysis to develop innovative solutions and drive operational planning and resource allocation.Identifying opportunities to collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders and maintaining existing networks within the state schools sector.Providing high-level documentation, including briefs, correspondence, and reports to support decision-making.Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the Director Student Services or nominated delegate.Travel across the North Coast region may be required.
Interested?
To Apply: Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history, 1 referee should be your current Manager/Supervisor).Attach a 1-page written response outlining suitability for the role under 'How You May Be Assessed' in the Role Description.We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.
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