Principal Education Officer, Students in Care - Student Child and Family Connect

Job Description

Principal Education Officer, Students in Care - Student Child and Family Connect Education (Organisation site)Disability, Inclusion and Student Services Branch, Schools and Student Support Division Are you interested in supporting children in care to engage in education and achieve their academic potential?The South East Region Student Protection Team is seeking a Principal Education Officer - Students in Care (PEO) to collaborate with schools and Child Safety Officers to maximise learning days and deliver meaningful education pathways for Students in Care.The PEO will support the development and maintenance of cross-agency partnerships and provide specialist operational advice on the delivery of the Students in Care program.This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, until 20 April 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 The successful applicant will: Provide specialist operational advice to principals and senior officers on the delivery of projects, leading and implementing regional based program initiatives that are consistent with a state-wide model to maximise learning days and deliver meaningful pathways for Students in Care. Support the development and maintenance of cross-agency partnerships including working collaboratively in relation to supporting the education needs of Students in Care. The Student Protection Team is based at Hope Island and the PEO will report to the Principal Advisor Student Protection. Responsibilities include: Providing strategic advice to assist in planning for the use of resources to facilitate the equitable delivery of services to Students in Care across the region based on a state-wide service delivery model which is consistent with the department's framework. Providing specialist operational advice to schools, regional staff and senior officers on the delivery of the Students in Care program including the distribution of resources and the development of monitoring mechanisms to support the Students in Care program. Develop and maintain strategic and innovative partnerships across government, with school communities, and community organisations to ensure all Students in Care achieve quality educational outcomes and partnership initiatives are inclusive of the needs and aspirations of these students. Promote and monitor programs and practices that effectively meet the needs of Students in Care, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, students with learning difficulties, students with disability, poor mental health and those who are geographically isolated. A strong understanding of the child protection system is highly desirable. 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 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of 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. 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