Central Queensland Region is searching for our next Principal Education Officer, Student Services to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading inclusive education practices as well as a thorough knowledge of how to support students with diverse learning needs.

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About The Department

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.

About The Role

As the Principal Education Officer, Student Services you will:

Lead the development and implementation of inclusive schooling practices, including the enhancement of capacity building methodologies and the professional learning needs of specialist regional staff.
Provide strategic and operational advice to regional leaders on the delivery of specialist regional services that assist inclusive schooling practices for students with diverse learning needs.

About You

Work as part of a team of three Principal Education Officers, Student Services across our region.
Understand diverse learners/students with disabilities.
Have a passion to build capability of school-based teams.
Demonstrate strategic leadership and vision.
Have exceptional organisational and people skills.
Communicate with and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Be based in either Rockhampton or Emerald, with the option of flexible work arrangements.
May be required to travel away from base at selected times.

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 2-page response to the How you may be assessed section of the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

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.

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