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Director - Capability - Darling Downs South West

Queensland Government
Toowoomba Full-day Full-time

Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Education Futures Institute in the Queensland Department of Education.

The Education Futures Institute is a key system initiative to empower staff, education and system leaders to build professional expertise through high quality capability development across their career.

Apply now to help shape capability development across the Queensland education system.

About Us

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.

The Capability branch is in the State Schools Strategy Division. The Capability branch is committed to investing in professional expertise for a confident and professional workforce to deliver what matters for every student. A key function of the Capability branch is the Education Futures Institute (EFI) that delivers high-quality, targeted and evidence-informed capability development for a multi-disciplinary workforce.

The role of Director Capability, Darling Downs South West Region is offered on a full-time permanent basis.

About The Role

As a Director, Capability you will play an important role in leading and coordinating the delivery of high-quality professional learning at the Darling Downs South West Region, Toowoomba.

Key Functions Of This Role Include

  • Lead a team to contribute to and enable state-wide delivery of capability development aligned to the department's strategic vision, priorities and workforce needs.
  • Lead and support a strategic approach to the development and delivery of a diverse portfolio of department wide, flagship and priority capability programs within the School Support and Corporate Capability portfolio.
  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including schools, regions and corporate partners, lead organisations and industry partners.


The Director reports to the Senior Principal Capability, Education Futures Institute, Darling Downs South West Region.

The Ideal Applicants Are Individuals Who Demonstrate

  • Demonstrates strategic leadership and vision
  • Achieves outcomes, works collaboratively and inspires others
  • Communicates with and influences stakeholders at all levels
  • Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces, and builds genuine relationships with stakeholders
  • Demonstrates a strong understanding of curriculum, teaching and learning and school support
  • Builds the capability of staff to achieve improved outcomes for students


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 maximum 2-page written response using minimum 10pt font outlining your suitability for the role in response to the attached role description and within the context of the role as described above.


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.

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