Executive Director, Student Wellbeing And Engagement - South Eastern Victorian Region

Executive Director, Student Wellbeing and Engagement - South Eastern Victorian Region Job posted: 27/06/2024
Job type: Full time / From 21/08/2024 - 20/08/2029
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1422719
Job posted: 27/06/2024
Closes: 10/07/2024
Occupation: Teacher
Classification: Executive Class
Job duration: From 21/08/2024 - 20/08/2029
Contact: Ian Burrage | 03 8904 2437
Reference: 1422719
Occupation: Teacher
Salary Range: Salary not specified
Work location: Melbourne
Selection Criteria Victorian Public Sector Values as detailed in Organisational Values section above. Extensive experience in the leadership and management of policy implementation and service delivery in large complex organisations undergoing significant structural and cultural change. A broad knowledge of learning and development systems including an understanding of strategy, systems, institutions and sector perspectives. Demonstrated capacity to build strong stakeholder relationships and to work effectively at the community level to gain commitment of others to agreed goals. Evidence of outstanding oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and negotiating skills and the ability to use these to lead and motivate internal staff and external stakeholders and manage complex issues. Understanding of and experience in public sector delivery structures and systems. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a senior leadership team to drive improvement, exemplify integrity and contribute to agreed organisational outcomes. Demonstrated financial acumen and highly effective budget management experience. Role Role Context Schools and Regional Services comprises 17 Areas within four regions across the state, as well as 5 central Divisions. The responsibilities of Schools and Regional Services include:
Service delivery including performance, contract management, funding delivery and acquittal
Program implementation including detailed implementation planning and delivery
Local area engagement, advice, support and partnerships
Workforce capability development, professional practice leadership and delivery
Emergency management including critical incident response.
The Area-based regional operating model is designed to:
Provide greater responsiveness, innovation and joined-up responses to local needs
Enable a focus on place as an organising structure for schools and other services
Enable regional staff to engage more effectively with our service providers, schools, students and learners, families and local communities, and to understand what they need
Facilitate better relationships and collaborative networks that more effectively support learners to move more seamlessly through our education system and beyond
Enable complex issues to be addressed through more targeted, integrated and coordinated responses..
Role Purpose The Student Wellbeing and Engagement Division is responsible for promoting and implementing regional and statewide consistency in areas relating to student health, wellbeing, inclusion, and engagement supports.
The role is responsible for leading a team of professionals who:
support schools through the delivery of services that support the health, wellbeing, inclusion and engagement of children and young people, particularly the vulnerable, to enable them to achieve their full potential provide a range of supports and services to improve the wellbeing, learning and developmental outcomes of children, young people and students lead the development and implementation of related reforms across the region. This role supports the Regional Director in driving a state-wide consistent, aligned and coherent approach to planning, implementation and delivery of services and supports for children, students, families and education communities.
Under the leadership of the Regional Director, the Executive Director, Student Wellbeing and Engagement Division will work closely and collaboratively across DE to:
lead and develop a regional team of professionals with a focus on quality, program fidelity and professional practice improvement ensure high quality regional health and wellbeing services that meet the needs of children, students, families and education communities implement consistent, outcome-based standards for service delivery which enable flexible and responsive local service provision contribute to service redesign to improve service quality greater efficiency from the resources available identify and implement opportunities for service integration that provide a better and more seamless experience for children, students, families and education communities work with other agencies, including Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) Executives, local government and community based organisations to address the needs of vulnerable children and young people contribute to the implementation of initiatives and strategies that support positive outcomes for priority cohorts, inclusive of ensure robust regional financial management and oversight of funded programs establish processes to ensure the learning and development needs of the rural components of the region are given a high priority exemplify integrity and set a standard for others, supporting others to manage conflicts of interest, and using resources responsibly model public sector values (integrity, accountability, impartiality, responsiveness, respect, leadership and commitment to human rights). ResponsibilitiesRegional leadership, strategy and service delivery development Lead or contribute to the development and implementation of regional strategic priorities Contribute to the development of regional planning and policy/program implementation at the regional level. In particular, the Executive Director, Student Wellbeing and Engagement Division role will drive inclusive education reform in each region, working closely with Area Executive Directors and their teams. Provide input into Departmental policy, program development, and refinement informed by policy and program design experience. Take a leadership role for specific region-wide projects or committees as required by the Regional Director. Be a highly effective and contributing member of the Regional Leadership Team; taking collective responsibility for regional planning and service redesign to drive improved regional service quality, delivery and outcomes. Support the work of other regional Executive Directors to contribute to improved outcomes of the regional learning and development system. This includes sharing knowledge of effective practice across the region, including managing integrity and compliance risks. Prioritise, plan and manage for results Take responsibility for and implement collective decisions of the Regional Leadership Team. Maintain focus on high risk and/or high impact planning and integration matters and take personal responsibility for managing issues and risks effectively at the regional level. Develop and maintain an effective planning, performance monitoring and reporting regime for the Division. Facilitate the integration of the learning and development systems at the regional level by identifying and acting on opportunities to broker partnerships and networks that will assist integration. Leverage community resources and skills to achieve common objectives for the regional learning and development systems. Improve the quality of the services directly delivered by the region in order to deliver on key priorities and achieve agreed service delivery targets. Lead and manage the Area and maintain effective relationships Select, manage and motivate staff and teams, including developing staff and preparing future leaders through ongoing coaching, feedback and development opportunities. Establish effective working relationships and partnerships with schools, other government agencies, education sectors, peak bodies and community groups with a presence in the region to ensure planning for the learning and development systems and service provision is coordinated and aligned. Target and engage directly with regional communities of interest to gain input on strategy, policy and implementation from the sector. Required Capabilities Teamwork Influence and Negotiation Stakeholder Management Organisational Awareness Relationship Building Interpersonal Skills Conceptual and Analytical Ability Who May ApplyThis role is open to all classifications. 
EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via ******
Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
Essential: Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline Desirable: Post Graduate Degree in relevant discipline Other Relevant Information Applicants should keep a copy of the position description as it cannot be accessed once the job has closed. Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages). The Department of Education (DE) is committed to diversity. The Department places considerable effort and resources into responding to the needs of employees with a disability. People from disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply for this position. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the Department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the department. Mobile: 0477 726 801 or email on: ******.  Successful applicants are subject to a satisfactory criminal record check prior to employment. New DE employees are required to meet the cost of the criminal record check. If appointed from outside DE, successful applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment health declaration. A probationary period of up to 6 months may apply for a person appointed to an ongoing position from outside the Public Service or the Teaching Service. All DE employees are required to comply with relevant legislation, including legislation regarding the management of Departmental records, the Code of Conduct for Victorian public sector employees and Departmental policies and procedures in the conduct of their employment. To support DE's commitment to its Environmental Management System, DE employees are expected to act in an environmentally responsible manner at all times. For Allied Health employees working in the regions, a current driver's licence is mandatory, and a capacity to access private transport with approved comprehensive insurance cover. For regulatory early childhood employees working in the regions, a current driver's licence is mandatory. Privacy Notification We are collecting your personal information for the purposes of processing and considering your application for employment. We will use and disclose the information we collect from you only for these purposes. Unsuccessful job applications are retained for six (6) months and then securely destroyed.
Your personal information is kept secure and confidential and managed in accordance with the Department of Education Information Privacy Policy. If you have any concerns about how your information is being managed or wish to obtain a copy of the Department's Information Privacy Policy please contact Corporate People Services on 9637 3828 or visit our website http://www.education.vic.gov.au/Pages/privacypolicy.aspx .
Conditions of Employment All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx Location Profile The Department leads the delivery of education and development services to children, young people and adults both directly through government schools and indirectly through the regulation and funding of early childhood services, non-government schools and training programs.
DE employees commit to the public sector values as outlined in Section 7 of the Public Administration Act 2004, DE has adopted these values
Integrity Impartiality  Accountability  Respect Leadership Human Rights For more information on the DE¿s values, visit:
Full time / From 21/08/2024 - 20/08/2029
Job classification:Executive Class
Contact:Ian Burrage | 03 8904 2437
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.

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