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Principal Advisor Education Services - Central Queensland Region, Gladstone


Central Queensland Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division

Education Services Team is seeking a temporary full-time Principal Advisor Education Services (PAES) until 5 July 2024, unless otherwise determined. The successful applicant will be based in the Gladstone Regional Office in Central Queensland and will provide expert advice on strategic policy and system initiatives to senior officers, regional and school leaders and other relevant stakeholders, to inform local service delivery and system-wide improvement.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification AO8
Workplace Location Rockhampton region
Job ad reference QLD/CQR558470/24T
Closing date 30-Apr-2024
Job duration Until 05 July 2024 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Lisa Curtis
Contact details 07 4977 7014
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About Us:

The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

  • Prepare and provide high level advice and support to senior officers across the region with respect to the implementation of strategic policy initiatives.
  • Initiate, lead and manage teams and projects to successfully implement policy, guidelines and service implementation plans to ensure quality education service provision to all schools across the region.
  • Monitor, analyse and evaluate activities and work practices within the functional area of the position to ensure alignment with system priorities and to inform future planning.
  • Develop, lead and maintain key communication channels as required to facilitate effective communication activities with schools across the region.
  • In collaboration with School Supervisors and the Director, facilitate access to required professional development activities, services and support for schools and regional office personnel as required.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

How to Apply:

  • Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
  • A 2-pg written statement in response to the attached role description.

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. 

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

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

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. 

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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

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Last updated
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