The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) is seeking a Principal Project Officer – English/Literacy to join the K-10 Curriculum and Assessment Branch. The K-10 Curriculum and Assessment Branch is responsible for the support and implementation of the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline, and the development of support resources and delivery of professional learning for the P-10 Australian Curriculum including the learning areas, cross-curriculum priorities, and general capabilities.

Job details

What you will do

In the Principal Project Officer – English/Literacy role, you will:

• lead, manage and contribute to assigned P-10 Australian Curriculum: English and/or Literacy curriculum and assessment projects within timelines, using allocated resources and involving officers across QCAA and external participants
• lead and participate in project teams to develop policy advice, resources and professional learning that is informed by research and data
• plan and develop resources to support the P-10 Australian Curriculum: English and/or Literacy, and present professional development for teachers and stakeholders to support the implementation of the P-10 Australian Curriculum
• provide expert advice to managers and the Director on issues related to P-10 Australian Curriculum v9.0: English and/or literacy for primary and secondary school contexts
• prepare briefings, correspondence and reports and other high-level correspondence
• liaise with government and non-government educational agencies on assigned projects
• develop and maintain professional relations between QCAA and stakeholders including Queensland's three sectors of education
• participate in forums, workshops and discussion groups in relation to the work of the QCAA.

Reporting relationships

This role reports to the Manager, P–10 Australian Curriculum. No roles report directly to this role.

What we are looking for

The QCAA is committed to selecting the person best suited to the role and to furthering equity and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from all gender groups, Aboriginal people, Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with all abilities.
The ideal candidate for this role:
• Thinks critically about curriculum implementation and resourcing for English and/or literacy and acts on the broader purpose of education in Queensland (leads strategically)
• Embraces change and leads with focus and optimism in an environment of complexity and ambiguity (leads change in complex environments)
• Builds and sustains professional relationships within the organisation and with stakeholders to enable the collaborative delivery of customer-focused outcomes (builds enduring relationships)
• Demonstrates accountability for the execution and quality of results including rigorous feedback cycles through professionalism, persistence and transparency (drives accountability and outcomes)
• Pursues opportunities for growth through agile learning, and development of self-awareness (pursues continuous growth).

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• role_description_english_literacy_2025 (PDF, 151KB)
  Role Description
  
  QCAA Information for applicants (PDF, 215KB)
  Information Package for Applicants