About us
Our commitment in the inclusive education policy means that children and young people across Queensland from all social, cultural, community and family backgrounds, and of all identities and all abilities will be able to: attend their local state school or education centre and be welcomed, access and participate in a high-quality education, fully engage in the curriculum alongside their similar-aged peers, learn in a safe and supportive environment, and free from bullying, discrimination or harassment, achieve academically and socially with reasonable adjustments and supports tailored to meet their learning needs.
Your role The role is also targeted toward building skills and knowledge of classroom teachers and school leadership teams in accordance with the Disability Standards for Education 2005, so that teachers are more capable of identifying and addressing the educational needs of students with disabilities. As the Principal Advisor, Regional Inclusion you will have responsibility for the following:
- Work collaboratively with regional offices to shape strategic thinking to promote and support delivery of inclusive practices in schools.
- Build skills and knowledge of classroom teachers and school leadership teams in accordance with the Disability Standards for Education 2005, so that teachers are more capable of identifying and addressing the educational needs of students with disabilities.
- School staff in evidence-based strategies required to develop and deliver quality differentiated teaching and learning for students with diverse learning needs in all classrooms.
- Participate in a network of Principal Advisor Inclusion and support the sharing of practices, specific training programs, resources, problem solving and advice.
- Analyse and report on key school improvement data and central office.
- Provide principals and school staff with information and advice regarding campus specific training programs, including the delivery of Quality Schools, Inclusive Leaders (QSIL) career development.
- Promote and facilitate a regional network to promote the sharing of evidence based inclusive practices to improve learning outcomes for students with disability.
- Provide guidance to school leadership teams in understanding and implementing DoE policy information to facilitate the highest quality pedagogical practices at the point of delivery to students.
- Regular communication with prioritised schools through face to face meetings and multi-media technologies.
**Mandatory requirement of this role is**:
- Possession of a relevant degree from a recognised tertiary institution or agreed equivalent which, in the opinion of the Director-General, Department of Education or delegate is acceptable and is relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
- When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
- Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How 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 in response to the attached role description.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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📌 Eoi - Principal Advisor, Regional Inclusion - North
🏢 Education
📍 Sunshine Coast