Hybrid Manager - Rural and Remote Manager - Rural and Remote
Queensland Government · Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (Remote) · nan, · Hybrid
About the job
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Manager to lead a small and dedicated team committed to ensuring that all students, regardless of where they live, have access to quality education. This is your opportunity to shape policy and manage implementation of a range of initiatives and tailored programs that support rural, remote and small schools in Queensland. This role is based in the Brisbane Central Business District and may require travel to various communities within Queensland. This full-time temporary vacancy is available until 04 March 2025, unless otherwise determined.
About The Department Of Education
The Department of Education is 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.
Your Role
As the Manager, Rural and Remote this is your opportunity to provide strategic policy advice and manage the implementation of key projects and activities to support rural, remote and small schools. You will provide leadership, strategic planning and project management expertise through the development and implementation of key initiatives to ensure all children and students are supported to realise their full potential.
Responsibilities Include
The ideal applicant will have the following key attributes:
Interested? To apply:
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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
Occupational group Management
About The Department Of Education
The Department of Education is 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.
Your Role
As the Manager, Rural and Remote this is your opportunity to provide strategic policy advice and manage the implementation of key projects and activities to support rural, remote and small schools. You will provide leadership, strategic planning and project management expertise through the development and implementation of key initiatives to ensure all children and students are supported to realise their full potential.
Responsibilities Include
- Lead and manage teams, projects and contracts, to ensure initiatives are delivered on time and within budget.
- Provide high level advice and support to senior officers on policy and strategy relating to support for rural, remote and small schools.
- Coordinate and contribute to the strategic direction, planning and implementation of activities of the team, branch and Division.
- Prepare and review briefing material, correspondence and reports for the Minister, senior departmental officers, government agencies and other entities on issues related to the functional area of the branch at state, national and international levels.
- Establish and cultivate effective relationships and networks with key stakeholders and clients.
- Promote leadership and foster a challenging, equitable, ethical and safe work environment for staff, which encourages commitment, skills development, professional growth and continuous improvement.
The ideal applicant will have the following key attributes:
- Highly organised with proven project management and contract management experience to deliver and implement initiatives that make a positive impact;
- Exceptional writing and analytical skills with an ability to communicate complex ideas and strategic advice clearly and accurately to Senior Executives and stakeholders;
- Effective negotiation and consultation skills. This will enhance your stakeholder management skills to support effective business change, including the ability to initiate, influence and sustain productive and effective relationships with a network of key stakeholders both internally and externally;
- Experience leading a high performing team with multiple competing priorities; and
- Adaptable, shows initiative and a keen problem solver who works towards finding effective solutions.
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 written statement that clearly demonstrates how your skills (may include transferable skills and capabilities), and your work experiences (include recent examples), outline your suitability for this role in consideration of the role and attributes outlined.
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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
Occupational group Management
