Are you interested in supporting a system initiative that strengthens protective factors and supports positive and confident transition in the early years of school? The Darling Downs South West Region is looking for a dynamic, forward thinking Principal Project Officer to drive the Family Support Coordinator initiative focused on improving attendance, behaviour and engagement in Prep to Year 2.

Job details

About the Department:

The Department of Education is 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 Us:

The Darling Downs South West Region is on the western slope of the Great Dividing Range in Queensland and covers an impressive 480,000km2 of land. Our region offers dynamic work environments as well as an affordable and community-oriented lifestyle, with access to essential facilities and diverse experiences for singles and families.

About the Role:

The Principal Project Officer will contribute to the implementation of the Family Support Coordinator initiative in Darling Downs South West Region through:

• Planning and accountability for project activities and strategic stakeholder partnerships that deliver improvement in attendance and engagement and behaviour from Prep to Year 2 in identified schools.
• Provision of strategic advice, training, oversight and governance to the Family Support Coordinator role being piloted in schools across Darling Downs South West Region.

Responsibilities Include:

The Principal Project Officer will:

• Provide advice to schools on the operation of the Family Support Coordinator role aligned with policies, procedures and legislation.
• Provide advice on managing potential issues in consultation with internal stakeholders, including Family Support Coordinators, school leaders, regional teams and statewide leaders of the pilot.
• Initiate, develop and maintain effective communication and collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including connecting with regional teams and external organisations that support families in the early years.
• Analyse data and refine regional systems and processes to support implementation and evaluation of the Family Support Coordinator pilot.
• Support the management of recruitment, workforce planning and training based on school requirements.

About You:

The Principal Project Officer will play a key role in both “doing the work” and “shaping the work” by partnering with Central Office and contributing to future models of student support through the Family Support Coordinator initiative.

The Darling Downs South West Region is looking for a skilled and strategic leader with a passion for innovation and building workforce capability. The successful applicant will have expertise in project planning, implementation and review, as well as demonstrated skills in collaboration to shape and deliver this new approach to supporting students in Prep to Year 2.

Interested? To Apply: 

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

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• DSR645472_25T - Role Description (PDF, 238KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants