Are you looking for a senior role responsible for analysis and negotiation of early years funding and policy issues? The National Strategy team is seeking an experienced leader with skills in policy, intergovernmental relations and funding negotiations to lead the Policy and Funding Negotiations (Early Years) team. This is a temporary full-time position for a period of 6 months, unless otherwise determined.

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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.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Provide analysis and tactical advice to the Minister and Director-General on complex and sensitive Indigenous issues and how they may impact on the department's operations.
• Form strategic networks with other government departments and agencies including statutory authorities and peak bodies to collaborate on strategic policy issues relating to early childhood education, school education and tertiary education.
• Coordinate briefing processes across the agency, for national forums including National Cabinet and associated groups, the Education Ministers' Meeting, the Australian Education Senior Officials Committee (AESOC), and related working groups.
• Liaise with officers across the department, at a range of levels, to provide advice on the content and provision of briefs and preparation of papers for national forums.
• Represent the department at negotiations in a variety of high-level forums and advocate on, student and young peoples' education issues relating to broader reform objectives.

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

How to apply:

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A short summary (maximum 2 pages) outlining your interest and suitability for the role including relevant skills, experience and abilities to deliver on the key competencies detailed in the Role Description.

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.

• CO638035_25T - Role Description (PDF, 240KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants