Director - Metropolitan South Region (Talent Pool)
Job Details
Position Type
Leadership
Employment Type
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Salary Range
$166,623 - $174,339 per annum
Posted Date
February 24, 2026 (5 days ago)
Closing Date
March 09, 2026
Description
Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Metropolitan South Region is seeking applications to join the Director Talent Pool.
Acting Director roles provide an opportunity to lead specialist multidisciplinary teams, drive data-informed improvement and deliver high-quality services and support to schools and students across the region.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationSOWorkplace LocationBrisbane - SouthJob ad referenceQLD/MSR680114/26TClosing date09-Mar-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationContact personJake GallagherContact details0487 114 012Access the National Relay Service
About the Department of Education
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.
About the Role
Metropolitan South Region has seven Director portfolios:
- Education Services
- Student, Child and Family Connect
- Capability
- Student Services, Disability and Inclusion
- Student Services, Guidance and Wellbeing
- Programs and Partnerships
- Strategic Projects
Responsibilities include:
- Provide high level leadership as a member of the regional leadership team to ensure continual improvement of services and support;
- Lead, monitor and report on service outcomes to members of the regional leadership team;
- Undertake ongoing analysis of a wide range of data to enhance service outcomes and ensure the alignment of resources to areas of need;
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams providing quality services and support to schools and students.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a maximum two-page written response demonstrating your suitability for the role. Please also clearly indicate which portfolio/s you wish to be considered for
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.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- MSR680114_26T Role Description (PDF, 259KB)
Role Description
Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
Information Package for Applicants