Come join the Schools Engagement team at State Library of Queensland and help bring learning to life for students and teachers across Queensland!

If you're excited about sparking curiosity, delivering engaging workshops, building teacher capability, and fostering critical thinking and information literacy, we would love to hear from you.

As Program Officer, you'll deliver engaging online learning experiences aligned to the Australian Curriculum.

Key responsibilities include delivering online workshops as part of our 'Live at the Library' program, developing education resources for State Library's 'Curriculum Connect' portal, and supporting schools to access State Library's collections and services.

We are looking for someone with strong digital skills, education program or curriculum design experience, and the confidence to collaborate with stakeholders.

Job details

If you are excited about sparking curiosity and expanding student research skills through engaging workshops, building teacher capability, and fostering critical thinking and information literacy by connecting them with State Library's vast collections and online resources we would love to hear from you.

As Program Officer, you will work closely with the Coordinator, Schools Engagement and a small team to deliver State Library of Queensland's online programs for schools across Queensland. You will play a key role in connecting schools with State Library's collections and resources by creating engaging online learning experiences for students and teachers that are aligned to the Australian Curriculum.

Key responsibilities include delivering online workshops as part of State Library's ‘Live at the Library' program, developing education resources for the Curriculum Connect portal that link State Library content to classroom curriculum, and supporting schools to access Library services.

An ability to quickly build relationships and work effectively across teams is essential. You will use your strong communication skills to build connections with the education sector to strengthen and promote State Library's programs and resources for schools.

Experience in teaching or program delivery in the GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums) sector is highly regarded. A current Blue Card (or eligibility for an exemption if you're a registered teacher) is required.

If this sounds like you, apply now! Come and join a team that's passionate about finding new ways to connect State Library's collections with classrooms across Queensland.

To apply, please submit your current resume and a one-page statement outlining how your skills and experience align with the role, along with your interest in the position. Include contact details for two recent referees who can comment on your work performance. For more information, please contact the officer listed in the role description.

The role description outlines any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.

• Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
• Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 182 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

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Further information

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• SLQ650255 Program Officer (49176) - RD (PDF, 183KB)
  Role Description