On 13 September 2024, the ACT Government assumed a caretaker role, with an election to be held 19 October 2024. Information on this website will be published in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions until after the election and conclusion of the caretaker period.Senior Director, Compliance and Governance - School OperationsFull-time Temporary with a Possibility of PermanencyCloses: 31 October 2024Details: The School Improvement Group strategically leads and coordinates the school improvement agenda for the ACT Education Directorate's Education Support Office.The Group is responsible for:Driving system-wide focus on improvement for every child and young person.Informing and influencing the broader work of the branches within the Directorate in delivering an integrated approach to the delivery of services providing an interface between schools, school networks and ESO.Supporting the development and delivery of programs and interventions for schools including facilitating partnerships and the sharing of best practice across networks.Linking schools with other education providers to deliver high-quality services and outcomes.Supporting schools to manage a range of operational processes including incident reporting and point-in-time support/queries.Reporting to the Executive Leader School Operations, the Senior Director is responsible for the delivery of School Operations functions within the Compliance and Governance team.The Senior Director is expected to ensure that legal and compliance obligations for policies held by the branch (such as preschool compliance) are upheld, relevant operational activities (such as the managing and reporting of suspension and enrolment appeals) are conducted effectively, and to provide high-level administrative, coordination, and stakeholder management support to the branch. The Senior Director is also expected to provide leadership on a number of strategic projects within the branch.We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experiences, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes, and sexualities to apply.Eligibility/Other Requirements:Knowledge and experience of early childhood regulations would be an advantage.Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of three months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Applicants may be assessed on application pitch and referee alone. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Contact Officer for more information.How to Apply: Please review the Position Description for details about the role and required skills, knowledge, and experience. Applications should include:A two-page pitch to the capabilities listed under Professional / Technical Skills, Knowledge, and Behavioural Capabilities in the Position Description.The name and contact details of two referees.Pitch: The pitch is integral to the application and should be based on the position information.Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below.
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