A permanent opportunity is available to contribute to the future of student engagement initiatives in Queensland.
You will contribute to real outcomes for students through the development of policy and programs supporting students to stay engaged in learning.

Job details

About the Department:

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About the Role:

As the Principal Project Officer, you will:

• Provide high level strategic advice to senior management and stakeholders on the implementation of key reform initiatives, such as the Youth Engagement Education Reform package and the Queensland Government's response to recommendations from the Disability Royal Commission.
• Lead and participate in project teams to develop implementation and support measures to provide quality outcomes in schools and regions.

Responsibilities Include:

As a Principal Project Officer, you will:

• Be responsible for the development of policy and programs related to student engagement initiatives.
• Have the opportunity to contribute to a number of different initiatives that support students at risk of or who have disengaged from education, including supporting delivery of FlexiSpaces, providing policy oversight of Queensland State Pathways College and other initiatives related to quality alternative learning.
• Have excellent project management skills.
• Be able to identify and use data to analyse strategic and program risks.
• Have strong communication and stakeholder management skills enabling you to communicate with diverse audiences.
• An understanding of existing alternative learning research and education initiatives is desirable.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys a diverse portfolio of work that is responsive to research and evidence, is outcomes and solutions focussed and can contribute to a positive and supportive work culture.

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 2-page response to the How you may be assessed section of the attached role description. 

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. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. 

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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CO640035_25P - Role Description (PDF, 238KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants