Job posted: 04/11/2024 Job type: Full time / From 01/01/2025 - 31/12/2029 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Teacher Reference: 1448082 Closes: 17/11/2024 Classification: Executive Class Work location: Melbourne Selection Criteria Required capabilities Leadership Teamwork Influence and Negotiation Stakeholder Management Organisational Awareness Relationship Building Interpersonal Skills Conceptual and Analytical Ability Qualifications Relevant tertiary qualifications Key Selection Criteria 1. Victorian Public Sector Values as detailed in Organisational Values section above.2. Extensive experience in the leadership and management of policy implementation and service delivery in large complex organisations undergoing significant structural and cultural change.3. A broad knowledge of learning and development systems including an understanding of strategy, systems, institutions and sector perspectives.4. Evidence of outstanding oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and negotiating skills and the ability to use these to lead and motivate internal staff and external stakeholders and manage complex issues.5. Demonstrated financial acumen and highly effective budget management experience. Role Context Schools and Regional Services Schools and Regional Services comprises 17 Areas within four regions across the state, as well as 5 central Divisions. The responsibilities of Schools and Regional Services include: Service delivery including performance, contract management, funding delivery and acquittal Program implementation including detailed implementation planning and delivery Local area engagement, advice, support and partnerships Workforce capability development, professional practice leadership and delivery Emergency management including critical incident response Supporting strong regional partnerships with early childhood services, schools and other education providers to deliver high-quality services and outcomes with a 0-18 focus. Role Purpose Under the leadership of the relevant Regional Director, Education Area Executive Directors will work closely and collaboratively as part of a regional and statewide team to: Implement government learning and development strategies, including the Framework for Improving Student Outcomes 2.0; Design, broker and deliver high quality education and early childhood services that are responsive to local needs; Improve early childhood service and school outcomes and performance across the area. Responsibilities Key Accountabilities and Key Activities Regional leadership, strategy and service delivery development Contribute to the development of regional strategic priorities with a focus on integration of strategies and programs. Contribute to the development of regional planning and policy/program implementation at the area level. Provide input into Departmental policy and program development, and policy and program refinement in light of implementation experience. Take a leadership role for specific region-wide projects or committees as required by the Regional Director. Be a highly effective and contributing member of the Regional Leadership Team; taking collective responsibility for regional planning and service redesign to drive improved regional service quality, delivery and outcomes. Support the work of other regional Executive Directors to contribute to improved outcomes of the regional learning and development system. Who May Apply This role is open to all classifications. EEO AND OHS Commitment The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students. Conditions of Employment All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided. Location Profile About the Department The Department leads the delivery of education and development services to children, young people and adults both directly through government schools and indirectly through the regulation and funding of early childhood services, non-government schools and training programs. DE employees commit to the public sector values as outlined in Section 7 of the Public Administration Act 2004. #J-18808-Ljbffr