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Manager, Education Justice Initiative - Metropolitan North Region
Metropolitan North Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have leadership skills to support a team to work with young people and their families? In promoting Equity and Excellence and maximising learning days, you will lead a team to support families and at risk youth, who have intersected with the courts, to re-engage in their educational journey.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | AO8 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MNR648552/25P |
| Closing date | 24-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Angela Kerslake |
| Contact details | 0473 525 276 Access the National Relay Service |
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.
A Role with Purpose
Based in Metropolitan North Region (Nundah and North Lakes Offices) this role is to lead a team working with at risk young people appearing in the Children Court, supporting reintergration into an appropriate education pathway and building external partnerships to provide support to at risk young people and their families.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead and oversee the delivery of the Education Justice Initiative in Metropolitan North Region.
- Strategically manage and triage regional referrals.
- Liase with internal and external stakeholder including multi-agency collaborative panels.
- Lead the management of recruitment, workforce planning, training, supervision and performance of staff to build capacity and ensure a high level of service delivery in line with departmental requirements.
The Perfect Fit
- Strong Leadership skills including evidence of leading a team.
- Experience in case management.
- Education, Court and/or Youth Justice experience preferred but not essential.
Mandatory Requirements
- Blue Card
- Driver's License
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 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 Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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MNR648552_25P Role Description (PDF, 241KB)
Role Description
Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
Information Package for Applicants
