About this job
About Us:
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Provide leadership and direction in the implementation of a broad range of critical portfolios which have a direct impact on how schools support students' mental health and wellbeing.
- Lead planning and implementation of State Schools Division priorities, to align outcomes to the Department's agenda for improvement in schools.
- Provide high level strategic advice to senior officers of the department and other key stakeholders on issues relevant to supporting all students' wellbeing and mental health.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of State Schools Division priorities for all students in state schools.
- Lead and manage team members and projects and establish and cultivate effective relationships and networks with key stakeholders and clients.
- Prepare and review briefing material, correspondence and reports for the Minister, senior departmental officers, government agencies and other entities on issues related to supporting all students' wellbeing and mental health.
Highly desirable skills and knowledge;
- Exceptional writing skills, critical analysis and ability to apply whole-of-government perspectives.
- A track record in achieving high levels of productivity autonomously, in complex, sensitive or high-pressure environments.
- Exceptional written and interpersonal communication, with an ability to consult and negotiate persuasively on strategic policy issues and facilitate stakeholder meetings and briefings to senior management.
- Strong understanding of the factors that influence students' wellbeing and mental health, and of best-practice approaches and interventions that can be implemented in schools to support students' wellbeing and mental health.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply:
- Please attach a brief resume, contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor); and
- A brief response (maximum 2 pages) to the “How you will 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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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