Are you are interested in supporting strategic initiatives that contribute to departmental commitments, shaping the future for our children and young people? The Early Childhood, Regulation and Communication Division is looking for people who will play a key role in driving the successful implementation of key early childhood programs through effective stakeholder engagement and contract management, to ensure service delivery responds to the needs of families and their children aged from birth to 8 years.

Job details

About the Department of Education:

The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to giving all children a great start and ensuring Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the social, economic and cultural development of Queensland.  DoE sets the foundations for quality early learning experiences and delivers world class education services.  We are committed to ensuring our education and care systems are aligned to the state's employment, skills and economic priorities, and inspire creativity, critical thinking and resilience.  DoE is a diverse organisation with the largest workforce in the state. We are committed to teaching, learning and care environments that have at their centre child/student and staff health and safety.

About the Role:

As the Principal Program Officer, you will:

• Oversee the provision of end-to-end contract management activities in a social service setting.
• Support program management and capacity building to improve outcomes for Queensland's children and families.

The Principal Program Officer reports to the Manager of the work unit.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Support the effective contract management of providers from a range of diverse and cultural backgrounds to ensure compliance with legislation, funding guidelines and departmental policies and procedures.
• Research, manage and implement programs and projects ensuring the strategic aims and objectives of the government are achieved.
• Provide analysis and advice on social services contracts and operational policy, program and legislative issues affecting early childhood services.
• Contribute to the design, planning and review of programs and strategies for the provision of early childhood development initiatives in Queensland.
• Monitor systems and strategies to ensure remedial action is taken and non-compliance issues with providers are effectively managed.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with:
  • Regional staff to ensure that policies and programs reflect the identified needs and issues and that programs and or services are delivered effectively.
  • Other work areas to ensure policies and program proposals are consistent with departmental objectives.
  • Other departments and non-government organisations to ensure a focus on outcomes and a whole of government approach to early childhood.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

How to apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor) highlighting your key skills, experience and attributes relevant to this role.
• A two-page written response on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and attributes would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirement of this role.

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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• CO650273_25P - Role Description (PDF, 157KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants