As a Project Manager in the Office of the Regional Director, Darling Downs South West, you will support the Regional Director in shaping the strategic direction of public education across the region by leading complex, high‑impact initiatives and providing expert advice on emerging operational and governance priorities.

This role is pivotal in coordinating critical projects, strengthening executive decision‑making, and ensuring regional delivery of state and national education priorities.

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

Responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic advice on operational and governance matters impacting on public education in Queensland through project management of emerging issues within the department and across government at both the state and national levels.
• Ensure effective coordination and integration of  programs, projects and resources and provide strategic advice on operational and governance matters relating to public education and lead project teams and manage projects within time and cost limitations.
• Liaise with staff  in various areas of the department, to brief senior officers both orally and in writing, as the occasion demands, on emergent and critical issues that may require sensitive management and/or immediate attention.
• Provide executive support services by preparing and coordinating reports, submissions, briefings, presentations, meeting notes/outcomes and the preparation of speeches, correspondence and responses.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

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 response to the How you may be assessed section of 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.

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
  
  DSR681584_26T Role Description (PDF, 267KB)
  Role Description