The Department of Education has an expression of interest open for the role of Principal Education Officer, Student Services, in the Metropolitan North Region. This opportunity, available from 30 July to 5 September 2025 unless otherwise determined, offers the chance to support schools in implementing inclusive schooling practices for students with diverse learning needs.

If you have strong leadership experience in student services and a passion for inclusive education, we encourage you to apply

Job details

This is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.  

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 You

This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative, purpose-driven team committed to improving inclusive schooling practices for students with diverse learning needs. We are looking for an experienced educational leader who can:

• Thrive in a dynamic environment and effectively balance multiple priorities
• Demonstrate strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Produce high-quality written work with precision and clarity.

Your Opportunity 

As the Principal Officer, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of inclusive schooling practices, including the enhancement of capacity building methodologies and the professional learning needs of specialist regional staff.
• Provide strategic and operational advice to regional leaders on the delivery of specialist regional services that assist inclusive schooling practices for students with diverse learning needs.

Your Responsibilities 

As the Principal Officer, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:  

• Develop, monitor, and promote capacity-building systems and programs to support inclusive schooling practices for students with diverse learning needs, including but not limited to students with disabilities, learning difficulties, giftedness, socio-economic disadvantage, cultural and linguistic diversity, or social-emotional disorders.
• Provide strategic and operational advice to regional leaders to develop partnerships with school communities, clusters of schools, community organisations, and government agencies to ensure all students achieve quality educational outcomes.
• Contribute to planning and goal setting for the region, providing high-level and timely advice to regional leaders on complex and emerging issues and priorities to meet the diverse needs of school communities.

Metropolitan North Region has two regional offices located in Nundah and North Lakes, with flexible work options available. This role also involves visiting school sites across the region, so some travel and driving will be required.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position. 

Interested? To Apply 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). 
• Attach a written statement (1-page maximum) about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MNR648336_25E - Role Description (PDF, 238KB)
  Role Description