41300

Closes: 29 July 2024

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $142,329 - $159,780 plus superannuation
Position No: 41300
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 15 July 2024
Contact Officer: Rebecca Travers on Rebecca.Travers@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 4124

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Details: The Strategic Policy Branch leads strategic reforms that deliver better outcomes for children and young people in the ACT. This is achieved by driving the strategic vision for education in the ACT; engaging meaningfully with strategic partners to conceptualise and design solutions to local challenges; and leveraging research, evidence, and expertise in innovative ways to meet the ACT context. This includes Strategic Delivery of priority initiatives, Strategic Coordination of cross directorate priorities, and Strategic Partnering with other parts of the directorate on joint commitments.

Responsibilities of the position:

In accordance with Directorate policies, the Director, Education Strategy, will be responsible for leading and driving projects centred around achieving the Education Directorate's priorities and strategic vision. The officer’s main responsibilities will be to:

• Support the development and consistent application of the Directorate’s strategic narrative through key communications.
• Work as part of a small team with responsibility for aligning, connecting, and collaborating with strategic partners and school communities to drive the vision and implementation of the Future of Education Strategy and the Directorate Strategic Plan.
• Lead the design and development of high-level strategies and supporting frameworks to enable schools and the Education Support Office to plan for, deliver, and report on Directorate priorities.
• Work collaboratively with other parts of the Strategic Policy branch to ensure alignment of strategies, policies, and projects with a focus on achieving positive outcomes for children and young people from 0-18 years.
• Prepare and review comprehensive reports, advice and documentation for government and executive audiences, including policy and legislative analysis, cabinet submissions, project documentation and business cases.
• Represent the Directorate in senior forums and liaise with external partners and stakeholders as required.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

Desirable

• Understanding of the Education sector and a demonstrated commitment to placing the wellbeing of children and young people at the centre of policy design.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. This position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

How to Apply: Please provide a written response of no more than two pages addressing the Selection Criteria.

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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.