The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) is seeking a Principal Education Officer (Technology) to join the Learning Areas Unit. The Learning Areas Unit is responsible for coordinating the implementation of activities related to the QCE system in partnership with the Quality Assurance Unit, School Support Unit, Senior Curriculum Unit, Assessment Services Unit and Professional Learning Programs Unit.

Job details

What you will do

In the Principal Education Officer (Technology) role, you will:

• lead teams of casual writers and assessors to support the development of curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment products and services
• work collaboratively with Principal Project Officers and Activity Managers to ensure alignment of products and services with whole of organisation directions, policies and procedures
• revise and redevelop curriculum products and resources including senior syllabuses and guidelines
• lead the development of the annual subject report(s)
• lead teams of casual writers and assessors to quality assure school-devised assessments and school judgments and to develop and mark external assessments
• provide timely and high-quality client focussed assistance and support to schools, teachers and other key stakeholders
• provide expert advice to Learning Area Managers and Directors on issues related to the implementation of senior curriculum and assessment
• lead forums, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities.

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:

• works individually and with the team to organise work priorities so they deliver on broader organisational commitments (leads strategically)
• inspires others by driving clarity, engagement and a sense of purpose (inspires others)
• demonstrates accountability for the execution and quality of results through professionalism, persistence and transparency (drives accountability and outcomes)
• fosters an inclusive workplace where health, safety and wellbeing are promoted and prioritised (drives accountability and outcomes).
• achieves mutually beneficial outcomes by listening and asking questions to understand the processes, requirements of tasks and perspectives of others (builds enduring relationships)

This role requires teaching experience and expertise in the subject Engineering, and Engineering skills or other Applied Industrial Technology skills subjects.

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.

• AO7 PEO Technology July 2025 (PDF, 156KB)
  Role Description
  
  QCAA Information for applicants (PDF, 215KB)
  Information Package for Applicants