The Department of Education International, trading Education Queensland International (EQI), develops and promotes programs for international students who want to study at a Queensland Government primary or secondary school.
If you're looking for an opportunity to support the placement of international students in EQI's International Student Programs, this role is for you.
We are looking for motivated individuals who are able to lead a small team, proactively engage with stakeholders, operate in a fast-paced environment and work independently.

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 Senior Project Officer you will:

• Manage or oversee project activities and processes including planning, implementation, coordination, budgeting and reporting, and be accountable for the compliance of projects with relevant legislation, policy and procedures.
• Coordinate quality assurance processes, monitoring and evaluation of international projects and assist senior staff with the preparation of reports, corporate data and other departmental documentation.

The Senior Project Officer reports to the Manager Future Students, DEI.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide effective and efficient management, strategic direction and operational procedures of the relevant programs ensuring successful outcomes and compliance with legislation, policy and procedures.
• Lead the quality assurance processes for projects, including report writing, monitoring and evaluation, and implementing action plans.
• Provide high quality and responsive service delivery to clients and stakeholders, including coordination and liaison with schools, parents and students and the supervision of students.
• Coordinate key stakeholders and represent DE International in various forums and settings.
• Respond to change and challenges with innovative solutions to achieve project outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with team leaders and manager with an agile and innovative approach and a focus on compliance.
• Drive induction process and training of new staff and upskilling of team and development of training.
• Monitoring, mentoring, and guiding team through every task to ensure that the team has the required resources and tools to complete tasks effectively and deliver the outcomes for the team.
• Driving the team engagement to motivate and achieve the client service standards set by the organisation including weekly stand ups.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely and collaboratively with management to deliver the goals of the unit.
• Contribute to a positive and productive working environment.
• Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
• A maximum two-page written response outlining your experience, skills and why you would be suitable for the role, using the competencies section of the role description provided as a guide.

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.

• CO649206_25T - Role Description (PDF, 137KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants