**About the role**:
As a highly motivated professional you will lead and manage the day to day business operations of the Office of the Executive Director and will support the Executive Director and other senior officers of DEI with respect to coordinating Branch programs, projects and resources to ensure the effective development and implementation of strategic initiatives relating to international education.
This position is required to manage the Office of the Executive Director DE International and provide ongoing advice and assistance to the ED DEi including but not limited to:
- Preparation and provision of high level advice and support to the Executive Director and other senior officers of Department of Education International with respect to the state-wide implementation of strategic policy initiatives as they relate to state schooling including Australian government and whole of government initiatives, emerging initiatives and schooling policies and procedures.
- Management and quality assurance of the preparation of high-level responses, reports, submissions, briefings and correspondence, as well as responses to the annual cycle of corporate strategic, budgeting and reporting requirements.
- Management and coordination of the business planning functions of the Office of the Executive Director and contribute to portfolio planning and reporting.
- Responding to and coordinating responses to complex and sensitive issues and complaints emanating from the Office of the Minister, Director-General, Deputy Director-General and other high-level sources.
- Monitoring, analysis and evaluation of activities and work practices within the Branch to ensure alignment with changing corporate goals and to inform future planning.
- Leading and managing staff to deliver outcomes consistent with organisational directives, encouraging commitment, professional growth and continuous improvement.
- Management of the International Travel Unit for Department of Education.
**How to Apply**:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
- Attach a maximum 2-pg response incorporating the how you will be assessed section of the attached role description and how your experience relates to responsibilities and upcoming priorities outlined in the role tasks.
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.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.