Manager - Global Engagement
Queensland Government
Date: 2 days ago
City: Brisbane, Queensland
Contract type: Full time
Passionate about driving impactful global programs for students, teachers, and education leaders in Queensland schools?
Join the dynamic Global Engagement team at the Department of Education International (DEi) as a Manager, where you will lead a dedicated team in delivering impactful programs designed to build global competence.
About The Department
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.
Your Role
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Global Engagement team within DEi as a Manager. Reporting to the Director, Global Engagement, this role involves leading and overseeing a team dedicated to developing and delivering various immersive global programs and opportunities for students, teachers, education leaders, and Queensland schools. These programs are offered online, as well as through outbound and inbound immersion experiences.
Responsibilities Include
Within the context of the role described above, the ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:
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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
Occupational group Education & Training
Join the dynamic Global Engagement team at the Department of Education International (DEi) as a Manager, where you will lead a dedicated team in delivering impactful programs designed to build global competence.
About The Department
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.
Your Role
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Global Engagement team within DEi as a Manager. Reporting to the Director, Global Engagement, this role involves leading and overseeing a team dedicated to developing and delivering various immersive global programs and opportunities for students, teachers, education leaders, and Queensland schools. These programs are offered online, as well as through outbound and inbound immersion experiences.
Responsibilities Include
- Contribute as a member of the management team to set the strategic direction and ensure the development, implementation and effectiveness of policies, standards and procedures.
- Effective coordination of projects and resources related to strategy development in international education and provide strategic advice on operational and governance matters.
- Lead and manage multiple teams and projects and coordinate the development of initiatives based on priorities.
- Establish and cultivate effective relationships and networks with key partners and stakeholders.
- Prepare high level briefing materials, submissions, correspondence and reports for senior departmental officers.
- Use, model and build team capability in effective and productive work practices enabled by digital technologies.
Within the context of the role described above, the ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:
- Supports strategic direction: Aligns business practices with objectives, ensuring efficient service delivery and strong relationships with international stakeholders.
- Achieves results: Proactively delivers exceptional project management skills that meets or exceeds expectations
- Supports productive relationships: Builds strong interpersonal connections with staff, clients, and stakeholders in a collaborative, client-focused manner
- Displays drive and integrity: Self-motivated, manages multiple tasks independently while fostering team collaboration
- Communicates with influence: Delivers clear, concise communication and excels in negotiation and presentations, engaging diverse audiences effectively
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
- Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
Occupational group Education & Training
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