*About the School
Woodridge State High School is Empowered, Resilient, and World Changing. Established in 1972 in Logan City, one of Australia's most diverse and fastest-growing regions, we proudly acknowledge the Yuggera people as Traditional Custodians of the land. Our inclusive and future-focused school offers Programs of Excellence in leadership, music, and sport, supporting over 1,100 students to thrive academically, creatively, and physically. Through the Woodridge World of Work Strategy, we connect learning to real-world careers, building confidence and transferable skills. With strong community partnerships and a commitment to literacy, critical thinking, and cultural respect, we empower students to shape a better future.
About the Role
As the Workforce Capability and Development Manager, you will apply your expertise to deliver high-quality human resource management services that support all educational and support staff within the school or college. You will identify capability gaps and development opportunities for non-teaching staff, enabling them to meet performance expectations while adapting to the evolving demands of organisational change in a dynamic school environment. By fostering strong, professional relationships with the school management team and broader school community, you will lead by example to ensure the consistent delivery of effective and responsive services.
Your Responsibilities
As the Workforce Capability and Development Manager, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Assist the Business Manager with the day to day supervision and management of non-teaching staff including teacher aides, cleaners, AO2, AO2/AAEP and schools officer's positions and other nominated positions where applicable. For teacher aides this does not include professional supervisions.
Provide advice in the formulation of non-teaching workforce planning and manage implementation to ensure availability of appropriately trained staff to support the school operations.
Coordinate and oversee the day to day activities of non-teaching staff comprising recruitment, induction and training, organising vacancy processing, chairing recruitment and selection panels, identifying future staff skills requirements and organise skills development.
Collaboratively implement Managing Unsatisfactory Performance (MUP) processes and assist with rehabilitation processes for non-teaching personnel.
Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) to the how you may be assessed section of 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.
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