This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Education Futures Institute (EFI) in the Queensland Department of Education.

The EFI is a key system initiative in the department's education strategy, Equity and Excellence: Realising the potential of every student, to empower departmental staff, educators, school and system leaders to build professional expertise through high quality, targeted capability development across their career.

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.

The Capability branch is located in the Schools and Student Support Division. The Capability branch is committed to a thriving and capable workforce equipped with the skills and confidence to support every student to realise their potential. A key part of the Capability branch is the Education Futures Institute (EFI) that delivers high-quality, evidence-informed and equitable capability development for a diverse workforce across key career stages.

The EFI provides high quality, targeted professional learning for staff located in metropolitan, regional, rural and remote locations across the state. The EFI empowers staff with the skills, knowledge and capability to excel in their role.

About the Role:

As the Manager, you will lead delivery of initiatives to strengthen respectful relationships education (RRE) in Queensland state schools, including development of training materials.

Lead the way in creating inclusive, engaging learning environments that promote a culture of belonging, respect and gender equality as Manager in Respectful Relationships Education (RRE). In this pivotal role you'll shape state-wide initiatives involved in strengthening the delivery of RRE as a whole school approach to improve student engagement and belonging.

This dynamic, innovative position demands strategic vision, and passion for helping educational leaders build their RRE expertise so that together we will support all learners to thrive. If you're ready to make a real impact in Queensland state schools, join us and be part of cultural transformative change.

Key functions of this role include:

• Leading the development and implementation of RRE professional development initiatives for Queensland state schools' staff aligned to priorities detailed in the Queensland's Plan for the Primary Prevention of Violence Against Women 2024-2028, and the Fourth Action Plan of the Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Strategy 2022-2023 to 2025-26.
• Providing high level advice for senior officers to shape policies and procedures that address key issues.
• Applying expert knowledge of effective RRE to the design, development, and quality assurance of training materials aligned to the curriculum in K-12, Our Watch's RRE Blueprint, Australian Professional Standards, adult learning design principles and model use of departmental resources.
• Mentoring and inspiring a multidisciplinary team working across regions, and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Continuously monitoring, evaluating, reporting on and refining activities using data collection tools and mechanisms.

About You

The ideal applicants are individuals who demonstrate:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Respectful Relationship Education, Australian Curriculum Version 9 (particularly Health and Physical Education), K-12 Curriculum, assessment and reporting framework, and systemic priorities of RRE, curriculum implementation, and effective pedagogical practices.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and implement state-wide initiatives.
• A proactive approach to navigate a dynamic environment, respond quickly to changing demands and priorities, and deliver practical, sustainable solutions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and digital literacy skills.

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 maximum 2-page statement that outlines:
• Motivation to apply for this role o Your leadership and personal attributes, including your suitability for the role in response to the Vision, Results, and Accountability competencies in the Role Description attachment and the role details and attributes stated above

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.

• CO654204_25T Role Description (PDF, 165KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants