This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Education Futures Institute (EFI) in the Queensland Department of Education.
The EFI is a key system initiative in the department's education strategy, Equity and Excellence: Realising the potential of every student, to empower departmental staff, educators, school and system leaders to build professional expertise through high quality, targeted capability development across their career.
This recruitment is part of a statewide pool of School Business Coaches to fill vacancies as they arise.
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The Capability branch is located in the Schools and Student Support Division. The Capability branch is committed to a thriving and capable workforce equipped with the skills and confidence to support every student to realise their potential. A key part of the Capability branch is the Education Futures Institute (EFI) that delivers high-quality, evidence-informed and equitable capability development for a diverse workforce across key career stages.
The EFI provides high quality, targeted professional learning for staff located in metropolitan, regional, rural and remote locations across the state. The EFI empowers staff with the skills, knowledge and capability to excel in their role.
Why this Role?
As the School Business Coach within the Education Futures Institute, you will work to deliver a coherent and system-wide approach to high quality, targeted capability development for school leaders and business managers.
As School Business Coach, You Will
* Collaborate with school leaders and business managers to provide targeted coaching and capability development to enhance school business and operational management practices.
* Provide specialised advice and high-level support matched to the context of each school and in line with system-identified priorities.
* Use evidence-based approaches to ensure coaching and capability development is supportive, job-embedded, collaborative and accessible across the state.
* Develop collaborative approaches with school leaders and business managers focussing on effective school business and operational management practices.
Temporary engagements are available through to 31 December 2026, with the possibility of extension up to a further 12 months. This role will report to the Director, Capability in each relevant regional location.
The Perfect Fit
The Ideal Applicant Is Someone Who
* Demonstrates strategic leadership and vision
* Has strong school business management knowledge and experience
* Has exceptional organisational and people skills
* Communicates with and influences stakeholders at all levels
Interested? To Apply:
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
* Responses to the online questionnaire (the questionnaire will open after you have clicked apply and entered your personal details)
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.
Occupational group Administration
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