Director - Early Childhood Strategy and Performance

About this job

About the Department

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

About the Team:

The Strategy and Performance team has oversight of the Queensland Early Childhood Workforce Strategy and has a key role in the provision of advice and support for early childhood program development, analysis and data services. The team also undertakes an assurance function for the provision of kindergarten subsidies to childcare services.

Your Role:

As Director of a team of 14 positions, you will provide leadership and guidance to the team in delivering on priority projects and work. You will provide policy and program advice to senior executives and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic analysis and advice on risks and opportunities in implementing the Department's strategic objectives
• Lead a team to deliver outcomes and promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Represent the Department at high level stakeholder meetings and forums
• Establish networks within the department and across government and the early childhood education and care sector to solve complex problems and achieve positive outcomes through collaboration and co-design.

Instructions to apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a statement outlining your experience and claims against the competencies.

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.

Application Downloads

CO675604_26P - Role Description.pdf

Applicant Information Package.pdf