Principal Education Officer, Students in Care - Student Child & Family Connect Education (Organisation site)Schools and Student Support, Early Childhood and State Schools Division The North Queensland Region invites applications for the position of AO7 Principal Education Officer, Students in Care.A practitioner with a strong understanding of the complex needs of Students in Care, the successful applicant will have both a case management and strategic focus, with the ability to facilitate internal and external stakeholder engagement to ensure sustainable education outcomes.In the role of Principal Education Officer, Students in Care, you will provide specialist operational advice to principals and officers across Do E and Child Safety on the delivery of projects, while leading and implementing regional based program initiatives consistent with a state-wide model to maximise learning days and deliver meaningful pathways for Students in Care across the North Queensland region.Job details Position status: Fixed Term Temporary Position type: Full-time Occupational group: Education & Training Classification: AO7 Workplace Location: North Queensland Job ad reference: QLD/NQR595173/24 T Closing date: 20-Oct-2024 Yearly salary: $131080 - $140381 Fortnightly salary: $5024.30 - $5380.80 Job duration: Until 24 August 2025 unless otherwise determined The North Queensland Region Student, Child and Family Connect team identifies and supports prioritized students who require multi-agency support to engage in continuous schooling.Based in Townsville, the Principal Education Officer, Students in Care reports to the North Queensland Region Principal Advisor Student Protection.About the role: Providing strategic advice to assist in planning for the use of resources to facilitate the equitable delivery of services to Students in Care across the region.Providing specialist operational advice to schools, regional staff and senior officers on the delivery of the Students in Care program including the distribution of resources.Developing and maintaining strategic and innovative partnerships across government, with school communities, and community organisations to ensure all Students in Care achieve quality educational outcomes and partnership initiatives are inclusive of the needs and aspirations of these students.Promoting and monitoring programs and practices, including school-based services, that effectively meet the needs of Students in Care, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, students with learning difficulties, students with disability, poor mental health and those who are geographically isolated.Maintaining data sets and providing data analysis reports to inform practice in the region.Overseeing and managing regional Education Support Planning provisions, by monitoring completion rates, school disciplinary absences and exemptions for Students in Care; and representing the department at regional interagency meetings.Interested?To Apply: Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.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.For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.#J-18808-Ljbffr