Manager - Engagement

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Step Into Your Next Chapter:

The Engagement team within Student Support branch delivers a range of policy, programs and statewide initiatives to address student disengagement and support student connection and belonging.

This position, currently available from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, will lead exciting program design and resign work, focused on the next phase of development of selected student engagement initiatives.

The role will play a key leadership function in shaping contemporary, evidence informed approaches that are practical, scalable and sustainable within complex education environments.

The role may also contribute expertise to broader priorities, including:

• Supporting the delivery of program evaluations and continuous improvement activities
• Oversight and contribution to monitoring, data analysis and performance reporting
• Preparing and contributing to high quality cabinet, ministerial and executive materials
• Providing strategic advice and responding flexibly to emerging priorities across education case management and student engagement

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong judgement, the ability to work with autonomy, and a collaborative approach to influencing outcomes.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to 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.