Manager, Student Advisory Services - South East Region

Job Description

Manager, Student Advisory Services - South East Region Education (Organisation site)South East Region - School and Regional Operations and Performance Division An exciting opportunity exists for a temporary full-time Manager, Student Advisory Services to lead and coordinate a diverse portfolio in the Student Services team within the South East Regional Office. The Manager will support a range of teams to provide service to schools for students with a disability or additional support requirements. The Manager role will work closely with the Director Student Services and other leadership staff to coordinate multi-disciplinary services, achieve departmental outcomes and support Equity and Excellence for all. Job details Position status: Fixed Term Temporary Position type: Full-time Occupational group: Management Classification: AO8 Workplace Location: Gold Coast Job ad reference: QLD/SER619975/25T Closing date: 27-Feb-2025 Yearly salary: $144947 - $153199 Fortnightly salary: $5555.80 - $5872.10 Job duration: Until 19 Dec 2025 unless otherwise determined 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: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provide management, leadership and support for the Principal Education Officer, Student Services team. Support communication and collaboration with Central Office stakeholders to provide regional connection for the Principal Advisors Auslan, Advisory Visiting Teachers and Therapy and Nursing supervisors. Provide leadership and coordination of the South East Region's approach to managing individual student support requests through local One Line processes, and the region's allocative processes for regional adjustment resourcing for students with disabilities. Identify opportunities to enhance systems and processes for enhanced service provision. Highly desirable skills and experience: Experience in making complex decisions and the provision of advice to senior management on key and emerging issues while considering the policy and procedure. Management skills and the ability to determine resource allocations, manage staff and resources, formulate policy initiatives and develop corporate strategies. Knowledge of Human Resource and Financial management operations. Knowledge of the department of education's reasonable adjustment resourcing model. Liaison and communication skills to enable the effective resolution of complex organisational issues, including the capacity and ability to negotiate or communicate on behalf of South East Regional office with various stakeholders. Leadership skills and the ability to build capacity in others, as well as lead through change. Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. How to Apply: Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and A maximum two-page written response demonstrating your suitability for the role. Candidates are encouraged to refer to both the 'your role' and 'competencies' sections of the attached role description for further information regarding this role. 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). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr