Senior Advisor, State Delivered Kindergarten - Far North Queensland Region

Senior Advisor, State Delivered Kindergarten - Far North Queensland Region Education (Organisation site) Far North Queensland Region - Early Childhood and State Schools Division The Far North Queensland Region Partnerships and Programs team is looking for a motivated Senior Advisor to support the delivery of State Delivered Kindergarten programs across the region on a temporary full-time basis, until 27 June 2025, unless otherwise determined. The position will focus on building the knowledge and capability of school leaders and educators in good governance, monitoring and reporting and strategy development contributing to quality programs and practice. The Senior Advisor will work with Cairns Regional Office to provide contextualised support to ensure children have a great start through high quality learning experiences and successful transitions. Job details Position status: Fixed Term Temporary Position type: Full-time Occupational group: Education & Training Classification: AO7 Workplace Location: Far North Queensland Region Job ad reference: QLD/FNR612226/24T Closing date: 12-Jan-2025 Yearly salary: $131080 - $140381 Fortnightly salary: $5024.30 - $5380.80 Job duration: Until 27 June 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: As the Senior Advisor - State Delivered Kindergarten you will:

• Support the functions of the Regional Director by leading or contributing to strategic and operational issues that impact state delivered kindergartens.
• Promote excellent practice and high performance through planned activities that underpin good corporate governance, monitoring and reporting and strategy development contributing to quality programs and practice.

Responsibilities include:

• Identify and respond to developing issues, good practice and opportunities in relation to the department's, division's and region's planning, governance, reporting and performance management processes and support continuous improvement.
• Lead the development and implementation of frameworks, resources and activities that support effective and efficient strategic and operational planning, corporate governance, performance, reporting and risk management.
• Partner with teams across the region and division on projects aimed at building organisational capability and performance through proactive planning and engagement activities, including conducting workshops and presentations.
• Work with key contacts to ensure the accurate and timely collection of performance information and corporate reporting.
• Identify challenges and opportunities in driving organisational (at a divisional and regional level) performance and formulate and implement innovative and workable solutions.

Highly advantageous skills:

• 4-year early childhood teaching qualification, demonstrate an understanding of the Australian Curriculum, Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline, National Law and Regulations.
• ACECQA approved Early Childhood Teaching qualification.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
• A maximum 2-page statement outlining your suitability for the position.

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr