Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? This is an exciting opportunity to join the Metropolitan North Regional team.

We are seeking a Project Officer to support engagement of young people and their families. In promoting Equity and Excellence and maximising learning days, you will support families and students to build resilience and support the transition of young people back into education or an occupational pathway.

Job details

About the Department of Education:

The Department of Education is committed to giving all children a great start, engaging young people in learning, creating safe and inclusive workplaces and investing in communities for a stronger Queensland. Our human rights commitment is to create a stronger, fairer Queensland by respecting, protecting and promoting human rights in everything we do. Our objectives are: A great start for all children, every student succeeding, Building Queensland communities, Safe and capable people delivering our vision, Fair and safe workplaces and communities. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.

Why this Role?

Based in Metropolitan North Regional Office (Nundah and North Lakes) this role is to support re-engagement of young people into an educational pathway to ensure they reaching their full potential and maximise their learning days. Building partnerships, referrals and collaboration with external agencies to support the student and deliver meaningful pathways are a key component of this role.

Responsibilities include:

• Participate in, and undertake designated project and organisational change activities.
• Resolve operational problems and assist in the development and implementation of initiatives, policies, processes and systems for effective and efficient administration of the project.
• Develop and maintain administrative systems and processes to maximise the effectiveness of project information,
• Assist in coordinating the implementation of policies, practices and procedures, relating to the project.
• Prepare reports and submissions on a range of specific project services and respond to related matters identified during the review process.

The Perfect Fit

Desirable Experience for this role

• Case management
• Previous experience working with young people

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.

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.

• MNR651518_25T Role Description (PDF, 239KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants