Queensland is leading the nation in lifting standards in Education and Early Childhood. Two (2) long-term contract opportunities await experienced and visionary leaders who can lift our world-class system to the next level in the North Queensland Region and Darling Downs South West Region.

• Lead transformational change in education
• Inspire and empower students, schools, and communities
• Shape the future of education in North Queensland and Darling Downs South West

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:

Reporting directly to the Deputy Director-General, School and Regional Operations and Performance and working with some of Australia's best educational Ieaders, these positions have supervision of approximately 100 state schools and a diverse range of Early Childhood facilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to support strategic leadership of the Department's strategic direction and drive implementation of new system-wide initiatives within the region.

You will be joining the Department at an exciting time of transformational change that requires a strong focus on leadership, people development and the continuous improvement of educational outcomes for Queenslanders. This includes a strong focus on learning outcomes in state schools and supporting successful transition of children from home to early education and into school.

We are looking for visionary education professionals who have proven experience making a difference through leadership and measurable outcomes in the education space. The role will work closely with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders while representing and guiding each region to achieve its best results.

This is a rare opportunity to hold a high-profile role in a leading-edge education department where you can make a real difference to the educational outcomes for Queensland children.

About You:

As a leader in Queensland Government, you will display outstanding judgement, high level integrity, strong agility to adapt to a constantly changing environment, a strong achievement orientation, and excellent communication and negotiation skills. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated capability as a system leader and have experience in leading initiatives with a strong focus on improved outcomes across educational settings.

What you will bring to the role:

• The position requires a person who will take personal responsibility for serving the government of the day and meeting the needs of the people and communities of Queensland. As an executive you will work towards a system of world class service delivery and public sector management.
• You will have strong professional leadership and management capabilities and a record of success as a leader in a large and complex organisation.
• You will have extensive experience across the public, private and/or not for profit sector and you will have a strong background in strategy and policy implementation, service delivery, and client service.
• You will have a strong understanding of the educational sector and experience leading strong performance outcomes for students and children.
• You will have a proven track record as an agent of change in challenging environments and in fostering a confident and capable workforce.

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 written application (one-page maximum) statement against the Leadership Competencies for Queensland and; 
• Response to the online questionnaire to nominate your preferred location (the questionnaire will open after you have clicked apply and entered your personal details). 

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.

• CO691265_26T - Role Description (PDF, 272KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants