The Department of Education is seeking for a temporary, flexible full time A06 Senior Communication and Engagement Officer to join our corporate Communication and Marketing team until 26 June 2026.

Use your skills and knowledge in communication and stakeholder management to deliver engaging, audience-centric campaigns to support our initiatives, programs and events, and your storytelling skills to shine a light on the excellence of our state school staff and students.

Job details

This is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

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 the Communication and Events Team.

The Communication and Events (C&E) branch is responsible for the department's corporate communication, sponsorship and events as well as social media and graphic design. Services provided by C&E ensure that the department has a strategic corporate communications framework and consistent approach to engaging with schools, members of the community, the media, business, and other government agencies.

Your role: 

As Senior Communication and Engagement Officer based in our CBD central office, you will support the people of Queensland through the delivery of key communication and marketing services.

The role provides an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications and marketing professional to deliver a range of strategic communications and marketing projects and activities to education and corporate clients.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and deliver communication and marketing plans and activities which promote the key policies and programs of the department.
• Provide advice to internal clients by analysing their specific communication and marketing needs, and assisting in the planning, development and implementation of creative communication strategies
• Research, write and edit a range of communication materials for internal and external communication channels including social media and web.

Instructions to apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).

About You: 

• Some experience in and knowledge of digital communication for government services would be advantageous.

Benefits: 

• The team offers flexible working arrangements including the opportunity to work from home 2 days a week.

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)  

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply. 

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CO674969_26E - Role Description (PDF, 265KB)
  Role Description