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EOI - Manager - Engagement
Brisbane CBD
The Engagement team (Student Support branch) is focused on supporting children and young people to engage in education, training and employment.
We're looking for a Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary team
delivering governance, communications and project support across our engagement projects.
You will ideally have experience and expertise in governance and project management, and a collaborative working style.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Project Management |
| Classification | AO8 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CO662632/25E |
| Closing date | 02-Oct-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 31 December 2025 unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Emma Freeman |
| Contact details | 0451 464 411 Access the National Relay Service |
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
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.
Why this Role?
The Manager will provide high-level management and oversight of governance, communications and project support in the Engagement team. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a small multi-disciplinary team providing communications and governance support.
- Developing and delivering high-level communications including reports and briefing materials for senior executives.
- Providing authoratitive and evidence-based advice and direction to senior leadership to inform program outcomes.
- Design systems, processes and solutions to support program implementation.
- Ensure that the reputation and interests of the departement are maintained and strong governance practices are applied across program areas.
- Proactively develop, analyse and monitor plans, perfromance outcomes and risks at program level to inform quality practice and improvement.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
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 Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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CO662632_25E Role Description (PDF, 178KB)
Role Description
Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
Information Package for Applicants
