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Principal Project Officer
Brisbane
Are you a risk management guru with experience building capability across teams and supporting senior executives and governance groups to make innovative decisions and seize opportunities? We need you for a temporary (leave backfill, possibility of extension) opportunity as Principal Project Officer at the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA).
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Project Management |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/QCAA17/2025 |
| Closing date | 13-May-2025 |
| Job duration | until 12 December 2025 |
| Contact person | Nerida Leal |
| Contact details | nerida.leal@qcaa.qld.edu.au / 0481 096 365 Access the National Relay Service |
We're in the process of enhancing our risk management capability, and we need a risk specialist who can lead this work. This role will engage with all teams across the QCAA and work closely with governance groups and senior executives to ensure that risks are expertly managed while opportunities are fully seized. You will streamline and support compliance and governance activities so our team can focus on continuously improving our curriculum and assessment services across Queensland.
We value fresh ideas, proactive problem-solving, and collaboration—if you thrive when brainstorming creative solutions and are known as a trusted advisor, we want to hear from you!
How to apply
Please read the information in the role description and the Information for Applicants document. Your application should include:
- a letter or statement (up to 2 pages maximum) that addresses the points outlined in the 'What we are looking for' section of the role description
- your résumé (up to 4 pages) that details your qualifications and experience performing the responsibilities outlined in the ‘What you will do' section, and the names of two work-related referees, one of which should be your immediate supervisor.
Documents must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format and use at least 11-point font size.
Apply online at www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au.
If you have technical difficulties or to discuss reasonable adjustment options, please email peopleandculture@qcaa.qld.edu.au.
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.
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QCAA Information for applicants (PDF, 215KB)
Information Package for Applicants
AO7 Principal Project Officer_2025 (PDF, 314KB)
Role Description
