An exciting opportunity exists to join the Education Services team within the Metropolitan North Region as a Principal Advisor Education Services, Special Schools - Statewide. You will be working in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values innovation, integrity, and inclusive service delivery. Whilst reporting to the Director Education Services, Metropolitan North Region, you'll engage closely with regional teams, school leaders, and departmental stakeholders across four regions.

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About the Department of Education:  

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About the Role:

This role requires both strategic insight and practical execution. As Principal Advisor Education Services, you will:

• Lead and implement policies, projects, and initiatives that strengthen education service delivery across the region.
• Provide timely, high-level advice to senior leaders and school communities to support decision-making.
• Analyse regional and school-level performance data to guide planning and resource allocation.
• Develop performance frameworks, reporting mechanisms, and briefings to inform. regional and executive planning.
• Build and sustain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure integrated service delivery.

What We're Looking For:

• Knowledge and understanding of contemporary Special schooling contexts is fundamental to this role.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex initiatives and driving strategic outcomes.
• Proven ability to provide high-quality advice in a fast-paced, policy-driven environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with a focus on collaboration.
• A genuine commitment to inclusive, evidence-informed practice and service delivery.
• Sound judgement and the ability to interpret and apply education policy in a regional context.
• A clear understanding of Queensland's departmental priorities, policy frameworks, and operational landscape.

Please refer to 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 written statement 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.

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.

• MNR692681_26T - Role Description (PDF, 275KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants