The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) has an exciting opportunity for two (2) Principal Project Officers to join our Online Assessment Branch, on a fixed term, temporary basis. These roles will act as change agents, designing and implementing educationally sound K-12 online assessment for all students in Queensland.

Job details

What you will do

In this role, you will:

• Lead research and formulate recommendations to support evidence-based planning and decision making on matters relating to online assessment, trends, innovations and future developments.
• Lead the analysis of Queensland practice to inform the development of an online assessment solution for K-12 across QCAA and Queensland schools and sectors to support quality outcomes and a future focussed system.
• Lead the internal QCAA change management strategy for online assessment across three divisions (Assessment Reporting & ICT Systems, Curriculum Services, Strategy Planning and Corporate Support)
• Lead a national and international jurisdictional review of online assessment best practice.
• Lead statewide trials of assessment implementation.
• Provide expert advice to the Director (including the development of briefs and reports) on innovative and emergent issues that may require innovative and targeted responses or emerging issues across the nation or internationally that impact the educational, assessment, system design or development environment.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of high-quality project management practices.
• Contribute to a change management and performance development culture by participating in regular two-way feedback discussions with your Director and colleagues, and through the implementation of an individual Performance and Development Plan (PDP).

What we are looking for

Within the context of the responsibilities described above, the ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate the following capabilities:

• Drives new thinking by encouraging others to share and debate ideas and data-driven, creative solutions (stimulates ideas and innovation)
• Role models courage in making decisions under pressure or in the absence of complete information (makes insightful decisions)
• Enhances team capacity by bringing together people of diverse discipline, background and perspective (develops and mobilises talent)
• Works with the team to develop shared objectives and clear indicators for success (drives accountability and outcomes)
• Works with the team to evaluate options and develop appropriate plans to mitigate risks (demonstrates sound governance).

Technical Capabilities

• Demonstrated knowledge, currency and expertise in Queensland assessment practice.
• Demonstrated, deep understanding of online pedagogy.
• Capability to collaborate with internal and external teams to design and implement innovative and/or high stakes projects desirable.
• Capability to design, implement and manage high-risk large-scale projects or systems desirable.

How to apply

If you meet some or all of capabilities outlined in the ‘what we are looking for section', we want to hear from you!

If you're unsure whether to apply and you'd like to discuss the role further, please reach out to the contact person listed above.

Your application should include:

• a letter or statement (up to 2 pages maximum) addressing the following prompts, with regard to the responsibilities described above and specifically:
  • the top three (3) strengths you will bring to the role; and
  • how your knowledge, skills and experiences make you a competitive candidate for this position.
• 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.

Please read the information in this document and the Information for Applicants document.

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.

• Role Description - Principal Project Officer Online Assessment (PDF, 208KB)
  Role Description
  
  QCAA Information for applicants (PDF, 216KB)
  Information Package for Applicants