SEPS operates within a complex environment shaped by legislative requirements, government policies and stakeholder expectations, navigating competing priorities, funding and resource constraints, and accountability measures. SEPS leads a diverse range of responsibilities which include:

• leading the department’s efforts to improve and reform child and learner wellbeing, health and engagement and enhance service delivery
• leading the improvement of educational and wellbeing outcomes for children and young people with disability and additional needs and building the professional capability of school and regional workforces in inclusive education practice
• ensuring that all learners have the skills to be interconnected, active and informed global citizens in a modern world
• partnering with industry and schools to encourage pathways and careers in STEM
• shaping initiatives that better engage disadvantaged or at-risk students and leading programs with this focus on vulnerable cohorts, including students with disability, EAL and new arrivals, and rural and regional student

This role will suit an experienced adviser who is a logical thinker and effective problem solver, with a proven track record of providing high-quality advice and support to a broad range of stakeholders.

• Demonstrated experience in providing complex advice within defined policy and procedures
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Strong conceptual thinking, problem-solving, and conflict resolution capabilities
• High-level written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise advice, briefings, and report