The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) is seeking a Principal Education Officer to join the Sciences Learning Area. The role of the Principal Education Officer is to lead and develop initiatives to assist and support teachers in their implementation of curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment programs. The Principal Education Officer also leads teams of casual writers and assessors to develop syllabuses and resources, quality assure school-devised assessments and school judgments, and develop and mark external assessments.

Job details

What you will do

In the Principal Education Officer role, you will:

• lead teams of casual writers and assessors to support the development of curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment products and services
• lead teams of casual writers and assessors to quality assure school-devised assessments and school judgments and to develop and mark external assessments
• 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)
• 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 with the team to organise work priorities so they deliver on broader organisational commitments (leads strategically)
• gathers insights and embraces new ideas and innovation to inform future practice (stimulates ideas and innovation)
• 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)

How to apply

Please read the information in this document 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
• your résumé (up to 3 pages) that details your qualifications and experience, 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.

• AO7 Principal Education Officer (Science), Learning Areas Unit - Science, October 2025 Role description (PDF, 185KB)
  Role Description
  
  QCAA Information for applicants (PDF, 205KB)
  Information Package for Applicants