We are seeking a Senior Project Officer to join the team!

The Senior Program Supervisor reports to the Manager, Study Tours, Professional Visits, Offshore Programs and is located within the International Business Unit within the Department of Education International (DEI).

The Study Tours, Professional Visits, Offshore Programs team work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects across various markets.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Job details

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.

Your Role:

• As the Senior Program Supervisor, 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.

As the Senior Program Supervisor, you will have responsibilities for the following:

• 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.
• Provide authoritative advice to the Director of the unit and other senior officers on matters relating to projects.
• Respond to change and challenges with innovative solutions to achieve project outcomes.

Other responsibilities (as required)

Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a maximum two-page summary outlining your interest and suitability for the 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 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
  
  CO684877_26T Role Description (PDF, 293KB)
  Role Description