The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) is seeking a Principal Project Officer to join the Senior Assessment and Certification Support Branch. The Senior Assessment and Certification Support Branch is responsible for is responsible for activities that contribute to the development, review and implementation of guidelines to support the quality assurance processes for the QCE, QCIA, Recognition and VET. The Principal Project Officer will conduct a comprehensive review, including extensive stakeholder consultation and research, to provide recommendations for the revision or redevelopment of the QCIA.

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What you will do

In the Principal Project Officer role, you will:

• Lead and participate in teams to develop professional learning and development resources to support the implementation of the QCE
• Lead and participate in teams of internal QCAA staff and casual assessors to develop, maintain and improve quality assurance processes for internal assessment
• Use data to inform the design and development of training programs, workshops, seminars and support materials that assist schools to interpret policies and procedures relating to senior assessment and quality assurance
• Provide expert advice to Managers and Directors in the Curriculum Services Division and the Assessment, Reporting and ICT Division on matters related to the implementation of senior assessment programs
• Manage and deliver business priorities within designated timelines and using allocated resources
• Liaise with Learning Area Unit officers to develop training resources and enact quality assurance activities consistently and in accordance with policies and procedures and to identify, prioritise and support schools requiring additional assistance
• Liaise with government and non-government educational agencies on assigned projects
• Maintain currency with new developments in assessment design, academic integrity, artificial intelligence and quality management systems to provide leadership to schools in assessment
• Create and maintain professional relationships between the QCAA and key stakeholders
• Lead forums, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities
• Prepare briefings, correspondence and reports

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 and acts on the broader purpose of the system (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 (fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces)
• Demonstrates flexibility to changing expectations by proactively adapting own approach to reflect new requirements (leads change in complex environments).
• Actively seeks feedback and modifies approach to enhance own effectiveness (pursues continuous growth)

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 Project Officer - SACSB Nov 2025 (PDF, 183KB)
  Role Description
  
  QCAA Information for applicants (PDF, 215KB)
  Information Package for Applicants