Metropolitan South Region is seeking a Principal Education Officer, Student Services to join the team. In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of inclusive schooling practices, including capacity-building methodologies and the professional learning needs of specialist regional staff.

You will also provide strategic and operational advice to regional leaders on the delivery of specialist services that support inclusive practices for students with diverse learning needs.

Apply now to help drive meaningful inclusion across the region.

Job details

About the Department 

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.  

Your Responsibilities 

As the Principal Education Officer, Student Services, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:  

• Complex project management
• Complex stakeholder engagement
• Interagency government and non-government partnerships
• Providing advice to the Director of Student, Child, Family Connect on the wellness centre initiative drafting briefing notes and correspondence for the regional director, guidelines, protocols, service agreements.
• Stimulates ideas and innovation by embracing new ideas and innovation to inform future practice relating to the Wellness Connect Centre's
• Leads change in complex environments with effective use of change management practices
• Drives results to ensure accountable and sustainable outcomes
• Builds collaborative working relationships with a consumer outcome driven focus with relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrates sounds governance by maintaining high standard reporting and governance practices through risk management, compliance, drafting service partnership agreements, reviewing contract agreements, referral and informed consent and communication processes.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position. 

Interested? To Apply 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). 
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) 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 Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• CO671050_25T - Role Description (PDF, 238KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants