Director - Schools & Student Support

Description:

Lead the way in creating inclusive, engaging learning environments as a Director in Schools and Student Support. In this pivotal role you’ll shape state-wide initiatives involved in the Family Support Coordinator initiative. This dynamic, fast-paced position demands agility, strategic vision, and a passion for helping all learners thrive. If you’re ready to make a real impact in Queensland state schools, join us and be part of transformative change!

This is a temporary fulltime project position until 31 December 2025, unless otherwise determined. Base location of this role is Central Office, Brisbane.

The Director reports to the Executive Director, Strategy, Schools & Student Support.

About The Role

As the Director, you will lead a coordinated approach to delivering the leading identified Schools & Student Support Division initiatives to reduce red -tape and deliver improved user experience.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Leading the development, implementation, and monitoring of state-wide initiatives, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and priorities to support student engagement and inclusion.
• Overseeing initiatives as part of the Family Support Coordinator as part of Putting Qld Kids First (PQKF).
• Shaping and influence policies and procedures that address key priorities, such as building positive and healthy pathways and empower families to build the best foundations for their children at every stage of life, ensuring alignment with best practices and legislative requirements.
• Providing high-level advice to senior departmental officers, government agencies, and stakeholders on matters relating to bullying prevention, student engagement, and alternative learning strategies.
• Ensuring optimal use of human and financial resources, including the management of State and Commonwealth funds, to meet agreed objectives and achieve measurable outcomes.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless integration, coordination, and communication of initiatives that impact students across Queensland state schools.
• Managing, mentoring, and inspiring a multidisciplinary team to deliver outcomes in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Preparing and reviewing briefing materials, correspondence, and reports for the Minister, senior departmental officers, and other key entities, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and relevance to the functional area of the branch.
  
  
  

About You

As the Director, Schools and Student Support, you will bring:

• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and implement state-wide initiatives that create meaningful change in education.
• Strong understanding of educational policies and frameworks, with the ability to design and deliver innovative strategies to support diverse student groups.
• Capacity to navigate a dynamic environment, responding quickly to changing demands and priorities while maintaining focus on long-term objectives.
• Ability to build strong relationships, influence stakeholders, and communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively.
• Experience working with diverse teams, government bodies, and communities to achieve shared goals.
  
  
  

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How To Apply

• A brief resume (maximum 3 pages) with contact details of 2 referees (including your current manager) and
• A maximum 2-page statement that outlines:
  
  
  

Motivation to Apply for this Role

• People Leadership & Personal Attributes, including alignment with the Vision, Results and Accountability competencies in Role Description below and the role details and attributes stated above.
• Project Governance Knowledge, Skills & Experience, such as: development of strategies and plans, implementation and ongoing governance of frameworks, standards, procedures and controls and improvement plans
• Delivery of Projects/Initiatives, for example: experience in PMO functions; managing projects; or performing a senior business representative role on Project Boards.
  
  
  

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).

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

Occupational group Education & Training