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Project Officer, Youth Transitions - North Coast Region


North Coast Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people as a Project Officer, Youth Transitions with the North Coast Region.

Support initiatives that help young people successfully transition into further education, training and employment while working with schools, communities and key stakeholders.

Apply today and help create positive pathways for young people across the region!

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification AO5
Workplace Location Sunshine Coast
Job ad reference QLD/NCR698149/26T
Closing date 30-Aug-2026
Job duration Until 31 Dec 2026 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Bec Lloyd-Jones
Contact details 0457 602 851
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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.

Your opportunity:

The Project Officer role will be responsible for the oversight and triage of regional data sets to inform targeted student support.  

Additionally, this role will support the Regional Youth Engagement Service and the operational support of the Student Child and Family Connect team.  

Ideally you will have experience working with students and their families who have disengaged from education or are at-risk of disengaging from education or the ability to acquire knowledge of how to support disengaged students.  

It is desirable that the successful applicant will have experience in data collation, analysis and reporting.

The position will provide targeted support to students and families inclusive of:

  • Provision of appropriate support options and intervention to assist the reengagement of young people at-risk through the identification of student need 
  • Collate and analyse information, identifying needs and barriers to formulate the basis for the development of transition to school, employment and vocational education plans
  • Establish links with relevant government departments, community agencies, education providers, training organisations and employers to enhance opportunities for young people to effectively participate in educational programs.
  • Establish effective partnerships with parents, school-based staff, regional teams and other key stakeholders to facilitate effective case-management for disengaged and at-risk students.

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 will 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.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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