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About the Role:
We are looking for a strategic and critical thinker who can provide leadership and direction in the planning and implementation of CTL priorities, ensuring that outcomes are aligned to, and supportive of the Department of Education's agenda to realise the potential of every student. The position is required to lead and deliver key strategic work and activities across CTL, supporting CTL teams and the Executive Director with projects and deliverables, including those aligned to the Equity and Excellence education strategy.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Coordinating and contributing to the strategic direction and activities related to CTL, as well as its operations.
• Providing high level advice and support to senior officers of CTL and other senior officers within the Reviews, Curriculum, Teaching and Learning (RCTL) Branch on policy and strategy relating to state schooling.
• Liaising with CTL teams and other branches to oversee and deliver interdepartmental and National priorities.
• Building positive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Developing advice and guidance for regions and state schools.

Highly desirable skills and experience;

• A critical and strategic thinker, who can analyse issues, and make informed recommendations to senior leaders.
• Supports others to recognise strengths, biases and gaps in information and seeks advice to enable a prompt and considered response.
• Drives new thinking by encouraging others to share and debate ideas and creative solutions.
• Works with CTL teams to develop shared objectives and clear indicators for success.
• Exceptional writer and communicator;
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and coordination skills;
• Can work independently, but also collaboratively as part of a team.

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

How to Apply:

• Please attach a brief resume, contact details for 2 referees (one of whom is your current supervisor); and
• A maximum 2-page written response outlining your suitability for the role in response to the attached role description, and incorporating how your experience relates to responsibilities and upcoming priorities outlined in the job ad.

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).
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