The North Coast Region is seeking a Principal Advisor, Student Protection (PASP) to lead, coordinate, and strengthen student protection strategies across the region. The Principal Advisor, Student Protection plays a strategic role in collaborating with government and non-government agencies to ensure timely and effective support for students and school leaders in matters related to student protection. This position also oversees the students-in-care portfolio and contributes to the ongoing enhancement and development of departmental strategies addressing family and domestic violence.
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About The Department
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About The Role
The North Coast Region are seeking a Principal Advisor, Student Protection to provide high-level oversight and leadership of the Student Child and Family connect - Engagement team and Education Justice Initiative Team.
As The Principal Advisor, Student Protection You Will
Coordinate and respond to student protection strategies, projects and issues for the region including providing training for school based and regional staff, advising staff about best practice responses to individual student protection matters and regularly reviewing student protection data and records created by regional staff.Advise the Regional Director on all matters relating to student protection and regularly updating the Regional Management team about key student protection issues and activities.Liaise regularly with key regional government and non-government agencies involved in the child protection service system and represent the region at state wide departmental and child protection forums.Liaise regularly with government and non-government agencies to monitor and respond to emerging trends in the family and domestic violence and student protection service systems.Manage and support the students-in-care portfolio, providing strategic advice to the Regional Director and executive leadership team on emerging trends, service gaps, and response strategies
Travel is a requirement of the role.
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 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
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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