Director, Establishment, Enrolment and Partnerships

About the role

The Director, Establishment, Enrolment and Partnerships leads the Establishment, Enrolment and Partnerships Branch within the School Provision and Establishment Division of the Victorian Department of Education. The Division works with regions and the Victorian School Building Authority on infrastructure planning, school establishment, school reorganisations and place-based education initiatives. The role reports to the Executive Director of the Division.

Key responsibilities

• New school establishment: lead the annual process, including induction of new Principals; oversee registration of new schools and build relationships with stakeholders; develop standardised processes for ministerial reporting.
• School reorganisations: support complex reorganisations, manage associated risks and brief the Senior Executive.
• Enrolment policy: develop and maintain statewide enrolment policy, guidance and timelines (including Foundation and Year 6 to 7 placements); advise regions and schools; lead input into digital enrolment systems.
• Place-based initiatives: advise on and govern initiatives such as the Our Place model, working with regions to tailor local solutions.
• Provide timely, high-quality advice to senior management, the Executive Board, Ministers and external stakeholders, and set up clear processes and governance for key deliverables.
• Build relationships across the Department, local government, peak bodies, industry and the community, and contribute to team leadership, HR, procurement, resourcing and finance.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferable.
• Victorian Public Sector Values, leadership and people management, stakeholder management, results orientation and strategic planning.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and complexity, make sound decisions and lead a diverse, high-performing team.
• Satisfactory criminal record check; probationary period of up to 3 months may apply for appointees from outside the Public Service or Teaching Service.