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Job details

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

About the Role:

As the Manager, Strategic Initiatives you will work within the Strategic Initiatives and Innovation portfolio to lead diverse projects and provide expert advice and support to the Director, Rural, Remote and Strategic Initiatives and senior executives in relation to the implementation and monitoring of key programs and operations, including but not limited to the Small Schools Support Plan and K-12 Education Strategy. This role has line management responsibility for a small team.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Use a high level of independent judgement when making decisions about complex work and how resources are used, following senior executive guidelines. This includes approving spending, taking action in line with office policy, or reviewing past decisions.
• Develop guidelines, rules, procedures, or instructions for staff and other stakeholders.
• Analyse how the organisation is structured and help create strategic plans for staff and organisational development when needed.

About You:

• Strong management skills are needed to allocate resources, lead staff, create policies, and develop business strategies.
• Knowledge of financial management and the ability to assess how well programs meet their goals are usually required.
• A solid understanding of government policies and procedures, and how to apply them in office operations, is important.
• Experience in managing HR functions and developing programs for equal employment opportunity, workplace safety, and staff development is expected.
• Good communication and negotiation skills are needed to resolve complex issues and represent the office in discussions with clients or other groups.

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 1-pg written statement in response to the attached 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. 

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.

• CO650286_25T - Role Description (PDF, 166KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants