Metropolitan North Region is seeking a Principal Education Officer (EOSD) who will lead and manage project teams to develop and implement strategies and initiatives for school improvement activities and services, while fostering a strong commitment to building performance, capability and capacity across the department through best-practice, evidence-based approaches to teaching, learning and school improvement.
This role forms part of the differentiated supervision and support provided to secondary schools across the Metropolitan North region and works in close partnership with the School Supervisor (Secondary) and the Principal Advisor Education Services.
Apply now to contribute to meaningful and impactful educational outcomes.
The successful candidate will be employed at the classification listed on the attached role description under EOSD provisions.
About The Department
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Your Responsibilities
The Principal Education Officer (EOSD) role will include, but not be limited to:
- Supporting the development needs of schools to access and engage with a range of regional office, central office and other agencies for school improvement activities and services.
- Providing guidance and support to schools around emerging system projects that support priority measures within Equity and Excellence.
- Leading strategies that foster high quality collaboration, communication and information sharing to enable an understanding of the complexities and challenges that exist in Secondary contexts to inform regional improvement.
- Preparation of high-quality advice including briefing materials, correspondence, reports and project plans for the Regional Director, Regional Executive Leadership team, principals and other relevant stakeholders.
- Participation in relevant reference or strategic groups that inform regional improvement in the On Track for Success and Ready for the Future phases of learning.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
- Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) 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.
Occupational group Education & Training
