Seeking an experienced Strategy and Operations Manager to provide high level strategic and operational advice to the Human Capital Management Solution program of work.

This exciting new role will support departmental executives, directors and school leaders, as well as both internal and external stakeholders regarding the digital services and ICT systems supported by the Information and Technologies Branch. The Strategy and Operations Manager reports to the Director of the Human Capital Management Solution program, Information and Technologies Branch, People, Information and Communication Services Division.

Job details

About Us:

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. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

Your Role:

• Contribute strategically and provide operational direction in the governance, implementation, maintenance, support and enhancement of existing and future enterprise ICT systems and services in alignment with the department's strategic direction.
• Provide leadership and line management of operations to successfully deliver ICT services and initiatives that support student learning outcomes and corporate business activities within agreed parameters of time, cost and quality.
• Provide high level advice and guidance to schools and corporate office business units on ICT related issues and service delivery and drive the continuous improvement of ICT services state wide.
• Provide strategic and authoritative advice to senior management and internal stakeholders regarding the digital services and ICT systems supported by the Information and Technologies Branch, including mitigation strategies relative to significant projects.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external agencies to ensure information provided to departmental staff is accurate and current.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:

• The ability to lead change in complex environments, embracing change and leading with focus and optimism.
  
• A passion for stimulating ideas and innovation.
• The ability to develop and mobilise talent.
• 2+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Drives accountability and outcomes - demonstrates accountability for the execution and quality of results through professionalism and transparency.

What you can expect in return:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Competitive annual salary
• The chance to work in a dynamic environment with the opportunity to learn new skills
• CBD location

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To apply:

• Attach a copy of your most up to date resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
• Attach a maximum 1 page written response outlining why you are interested in this role. This is your opportunity to tell us about your achievements, capability and how you will 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). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CO619178_25T - Role Description (PDF, 239KB)
  Role Description