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Communications Officer - Education Futures Institute
Brisbane
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.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Marketing, PR & Communication |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CO674910/26T |
| Closing date | 25-Jan-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 30 June 2026, unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Jess Fury |
| Contact details | 07 3034 6035 Access the National Relay Service |
About the Department
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 Us
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 Communications Officer is offered on a full-time temporary basis until 30 June 2026, unless otherwise determined.
About the Role
The Communications Officer will:
- Support the development of communications plans, activities and resources that support EFI flagship programs, key capability programs and deliverables.
- Provide high-quality, professional communications services for both print and online publication that enhance the reach, engagement and impact of capability initiatives across the department.
- Ensure that corporate identity standards, publishing procedures and the department's editorial communications standards are maintained.
- The Communications Officer reports to the Principal Communications Officer, Capability Branch.
The ideal applicant will:
- Be familiar with the DoE Editorial style guide, Queensland Government web writing and style guide and Australian Government style manual.
- Have excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to liaise with a range of teams from across the department.
- Be a collaborative team member with great attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills.
- Have visionary skills, solve problems and manage tasks from a variety of teams.
- Enjoy working with a diverse team 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 be familiar with your relevant work history).
- Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) 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.
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Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
Information Package for Applicants
CO674910_26T - Role Description (PDF, 205KB)
Role Description
