This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Education Futures Institute (EFI) in the Queensland Department of Education. The EFI is a key system initiative in the department's education strategy, Equity and Excellence: Realising the potential of every student, to empower departmental staff, educators, school and system leaders to build professional expertise through high quality, targeted capability development across their career. As a Senior Officer, you will play an important role in leading and coordinating the delivery of high-quality, targeted professional learning.

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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 Capability Branch:

The Capability branch is located in the State Schools Strategy Division. The Capability branch is committed to a thriving and capable workforce equipped with the skills and confidence to support every student to realise their potential. A key part of the Capability branch is the Education Futures Institute (EFI) that delivers high-quality, evidence-informed and equitable capability development for a diverse workforce across key career stages.

The EFI provides high quality, targeted professional learning for staff located in metropolitan, regional, rural and remote locations across the state. The EFI empowers staff with the skills, knowledge and capability to excel in their role.

The role of Senior Officer is offered on a full-time temporary basis, until 30 June 2026, unless otherwise determined.

About the Role:

As a Senior Officer, you will play an important role in leading and coordinating the delivery of high-quality professional learning for the department's multi-disciplinary workforce.

Key functions of this role include:

• Planning, coordinating and delivering capability programs to meet key objectives and timelines.
• Supporting program implementation, monitoring and evaluation activities to gather insights, support data-informed decision making, and embrace innovation including the use of digital tools and platforms.
• Building and sustaining collaborative relationships with corporate and school-based staff, key internal and external stakeholders and partners to support capability programs and initiatives.
• Supporting the administration and organisation of program activities, including communications, procurement, project monitoring and reporting.
• Preparing documentation, reports, presentations and other written correspondence.

The Senior Officer reports to the Manager - School Support and Corporate Capability, Capability Branch.

It would be highly desirable to have the following skills and experience:

• Understand the vision and strategic directions of the Department of Education and the role of capability development within this vision.
• Demonstrate project management skills and the ability to drive new projects and initiatives.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and organisation skills across a number of priorities and manage competing demands.
• Communicate with a high standard of written and oral communication skills.
• Enjoy working with a diverse team and stakeholders to deliver outcomes and make a positive impact in education.

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 2-page written response using minimum 10pt font outlining your suitability for the role in response to the attached role description and within the context of the role as described above.

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.

• CO658775_25T - Role Description (PDF, 198KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants