To provide direction and oversee strategy implementation to develop successful policy, plans and guidelines across the P -12 Policy Sector. To drive policy change, set high levels of performance and provide strategic planning to deliver internationally recognised standards and improve student learning outcomes, whilst addressing the priorities of all stakeholders. • Lead the development of a policy vision for the P -12 Policy Sector that brings performance to an internationally benchmarked standard; • Develop guidelines and standards for a high level standard of curricula, programs, licensing and accreditation, and teacher certification and training, to ensure an increased level of Sector performance; • Lead plans and initiatives to ensure international competitiveness, develop processes for the regulation of the Sector and design key performance indicators to incorporate into the strategic planning; • Lead the communication of new policy and plans with high level co -ordination with the Communications & Public Relations Manager within the DoE Governance structure to ensure public awareness and local community support; • Drive a focus on continual progress and improvements through the Sector by the provision of timely and measured performance feedback to other divisions on the effectiveness of policy. • Provide technical expertise as required in the area of policy design, planning and performance/evaluation.