Executive Director - Statewide Initiatives, Schools And Student Support

Executive Director - Statewide Initiatives, Schools and Student Support

Education (Organisation site )
Schools and Student Support, Early Childhood and State Schools Division

Multiple Executive Directors key strategic policy positions with the Department of Education

• Drive transformational changes within the department, focusing on educational achievement and inclusion.
• Oversee strategic policy formulation and implementation to achieve the department's education strategy.
• Lead and manage significant educational reforms, driving policy development and governance.

Multiple Executive Directors key strategic policy positions with the Department of Education

• Drive transformational changes within the department, focusing on educational achievement and inclusion.
• Oversee strategic policy formulation and implementation to achieve the department's education strategy.
• Lead and manage significant educational reforms, driving policy development and governance.

If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for driving educational excellence and equity, we encourage you to apply. Job details

Position status

Position status Contract

Position type

Position type Flexible full-time

Occupational group

Occupational group Executive

Classification

Classification SES2(H)

Workplace Location

Job ad reference

Job ad reference QLD/CO570386/24T

Closing date 24-Jun-2024

Yearly salary

Yearly salary $176776 - $193163

Fortnightly salary

Fortnightly salary $7792.30 - $8420.40

Total remuneration

Total remuneration $232291 up to $251015

Job duration

Job duration Up to 5 years unless otherwise determined

We are seeking multiple dynamic Executive Directors to lead the DoE's Statewide Initiatives across the following branches:

• Disability, Inclusion and Student Services
• Rural, Remote and Virtual Learning

These roles demand experienced professionals with exceptional public sector leadership and management capabilities. As Executive Director, you will be instrumental in formulating departmental strategy, policy, and direction to achieve the Queensland Government's objectives and successfully implement Equity and Excellence.

The common thread between these positions will be that each be a key member of the division's senior executive leadership team, overseeing the implementation of significant reforms and initiatives to ensuring excellence in service delivery. You will lead system initiatives from issue identification through to solution development and supported implementation, all aligned with best practice policy development and sound governance principles. Your responsibilities will include leading at level, building capability across the branches, and proactively identifying and implementing improvement strategies to optimise school and system performance.

About You

We are looking for three exceptional individuals who take pride and personal responsibility in serving the DoE and ensuring the public education needs of Queensland communities are met and that every student is supported to realise their potential. They will be leaders who can think critically and creatively, act strategically, lead with innovation in complex environments, and involve different stakeholders to get projects across the line.

Experience needed:

• Proven record of success as a leader in a large, complex organisation.
• Extensive experience across public, private, or not-for-profit sectors.
• Strong background in strategy and policy implementation, service delivery, and client service.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• High-level integrity and ability to lead governance in line with public sector and community expectations.
• Commitment to promoting health, safety, and wellbeing in the workplace.
• Ability to build enduring relationships and inspire others.
• Ability to foster a confident and capable workforce.

A teaching or school leadership background is not essential for all three positions, but a solid understanding of education as well as strategy, policy, and public sector leadership are a must for all three roles. Specific expertise relevant to the work of the three branches may also be highly relevant to the position:

The Curriculum, Teaching and Learning branch:

• leads equity and excellence statewide in teaching, learning and service delivery through contemporary and fit-for-purpose resources and initiatives.
• supports schools and regions with the implementation of the Australian Curriculum with resources, professional development and support.

The Disability, Inclusion and Student Services Branch:

• develops and supports the implementation of policies, procedures and resources in relation to student protection, health, wellbeing, engagement, diversity, inclusion and school operations.
• supports schools and regions to deliver services that enhance student safety, health, wellbeing, inclusion, engagement, and success.

The Rural, Remote and Strategic Initiatives branch enhances the capability and confidence of teachers in digital teaching and learning through strategies such as Generative AI, Digital Capability Program and the delivery of the Queensland Virtual Academy.

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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.

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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

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