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Senior Project Officer (Identified) - South East Region - Partnerships and Programs
School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
We are seeking a dynamic and committed leader who is passionate about education, cultural responsiveness and making a lasting impact.
If you're ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | AO6 |
| Workplace Location | Gold Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/SER706641/26T |
| Closing date | 22-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Dr Dee BASARABA |
| Contact details | 07 5617 6142 Access the National Relay Service |
About the Department of Education:
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.
About the Role:
As a valued member of our regional team, you will contribute to professional development, student engagement initiatives, and policy development that drives meaningful change. You will also foster strong partnerships across schools, government agencies and communities to deliver collaborative and enduring results.
Responsibilities Include:
In this role, you will:
- Provide cultural navigation to education support staff & services.
- Lead innovative projects; and
- Work alongside schools, staff and communities to strengthen educational outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.
Please refer to the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
About You:
To succeed, you will demonstrate your ability to lead with vision, inspire others, and drive accountability while building inclusive and culturally responsive workplaces. We are looking for someone who can think strategically, act with integrity, and bring creativity and optimism to complex environments.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
- Applicants are also required to nominate at least one referee who can speak to their cultural connection, connection to community and/or demonstrated cultural knowledge and understanding.
- Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
- Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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SER706641_26T - Role Description (PDF, 305KB)
Role Description
Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
Information Package for Applicants
