The Infrastructure Planning Unit within Infrastructure Services Division (ISD) is seeking a dynamic Infrastructure Services Officer to join a high-performing team dedicated to delivering efficient, sustainable infrastructure that supports the educational outcomes for Queensland's students.

This is a full-time opportunity to make a tangible impact on the future of education by shaping infrastructure solutions across approximately 1200 state schools, contributing to a progressive education system.

This temporary opportunity will be available until 19 January 2027 with a possibility of extension to join our team!

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.

About the Role:

As the Infrastructure Services Officer, you will play a pivotal role, working closely with schools, regional infrastructure advisors and central office teams to guide infrastructure projects through planning, ensuring they achieve scope, budget and functional requirements.

This role reports through to the Manager, New Schools Planning stream of the IPU, however workloads will be across the full IPU team.

Key responsibility include, though are not limited to:

• Undertake high level planning to develop the current packages for implementation with school and early childhood communities across Queensland to modernise and optimise school facilities.
• Participate in teams involved in the formulation of innovative and workable solutions for related infrastructure, planning, asset management or project related services.
• Assist with the preparation, analysis and presentation of data to ensure regular and accurate reporting on related activities.
• Manage operational issues to ensure identified outcomes and timelines are met.
• Provide secretariat support to support project or program governance.
• Prepare Ministerial and general correspondence, briefings, reports and submissions on project related matters and undertake record management activities for the work team.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to support the day-to-day operations of the work team.

You will report to the Manager, New Schools Planning, Project Planning, within a supportive environment that values teamwork, innovation and adaptability.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess the following knowledge, skills, experience and personal attributes:

• Proven experience and knowledge in delivering relevant infrastructure solutions in educational settings or similar environments
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• A commitment to fostering positive change and continuous improvement to support best practice project planning and delivery
• A willingness to learn and participate and use your initiative across a broad range of activities
• A mandatory requirement for this role; You will also hold a current Working with Children Check clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Ready to apply?

If this sounds like a position which would interest you, please submit:

• A resume including contact details for two referees (one of whom must be your current supervisor)
• Attach a maximum 2-page response outlining your relevant skills, abilities and experience, using the role description as a guide.

Additional Information

When working in regulated employment anemployee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

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.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE)

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
  
  CO688824_26T Role Description (PDF, 292KB)
  Role Description