Metropolitan North region is searching for a Principal Advisor Inclusion to join the Student Services team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for and experience in inclusive education.

Job details

About the Department of Education:

The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights. Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.

About the Role:
As the Principal Advisor Inclusion, you will:

• Provide high quality services to schools in the region to improve learning outcomes for students with diverse learning needs.
• Support delivery of evidence-based strategies and approaches to build more inclusive school learning environments.

Metropolitan North Region has two regional offices (Nundah and North Lakes). Flexible work options are available. You will report to the Director, Student Services.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide direct support to and collaboration with schools to include students with diverse learning needs through face to face meetings and multi-media technologies.
• Build skills and knowledge of classroom teachers and school leadership teams in accordance with the Disability Standards for Education 2005, so that teachers are more capable of identifying and addressing the educational needs of students with disabilities.
• Support school staff in evidence-based strategies required to develop and deliver quality differentiated teaching and learning for students with diverse learning needs in all classrooms.
• Provide guidance to school leadership teams in understanding and implementing DoE policy information to facilitate the highest quality pedagogical practices at the point of delivery to students.
• Work collaboratively within region to promote and support delivery of inclusive practices in schools.
• Other duties nominated by the regional supervisor or their delegate.

This role includes attendance on schools sites throughout the region and some driving.

A mandatory requirement of this role is:

• Possession of a relevant degree from a recognised tertiary institution or agreed equivalent which, in the opinion of the Director-General, Department of Education or delegate is acceptable and is relevant to the responsibilities of the role.

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 2-page response to the How you will/may be assessed section of 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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MNR647330_25T Role Description (PDF, 166KB)
  Role Description