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Principal Project Officer - Far North Queensland Region - Cairns Office
Far North Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
The Principal Project Officer works with broad direction on tasks that are of a complex or specific nature within the Local Support Team. You will be experienced in working with a project team and play a critical role in supporting the work of the region and the School Supervisors of the Partnership Initiative schools in Far North Queensland Region.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Project Management |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/FNR649819/25T |
| Closing date | 04-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | 11 December 2025, unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Katie Davey |
| Contact details | 0437 018 206 Access the National Relay Service |
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 the Role:
This role will suit someone who is passionate about making a difference in complex communities in Queensland.
You will contribute to the development and implementation of strategic and innovative initiatives and will have strong project management skills.
You will be able to use data purposefully and ethically to evaluate or monitor the progress and impact of projects at school, community and program level.
Responsibilities Include:
As the Principal Project Officer, you will:
- Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic and innovative initiatives focused on a range of products, services and activities within the scope of the project to meet departmental goals.
- Provide strategic policy and proactive planning advice on specific issues relating to the various projects and initiatives being undertaken by the unit.
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.
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.
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FNR649819_25T - Role Description (PDF, 239KB)
Role Description
Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
Information Package for Applicants
