The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) is seeking a Principal Project Officer P- 10 Australian Curriculum: Humanities and Social Sciences to join the K-10 Curriculum and Assessment Branch.

Job details

What you will do

In the Principal Project Officer P-10 Australian Curriculum: Humanities and Social Sciences role, you will:

• lead, manage and contribute to assigned curriculum and assessment projects within timelines, using allocated resources and involving officers across QCAA and external participants
• lead and participate in project teams to develop policy advice, resources and professional learning that is informed by research and data
• plan and develop resources, and present professional development for teachers and key stakeholders to support the implementation of the P–10 Australian Curriculum: Humanities and Social Sciences
• prepare briefings, correspondence and reports and other high-level correspondence
• liaise with government and non-government educational agencies on assigned projects
• develop and maintain professional relations between QCAA and key stakeholders
• participate in forums, workshops and discussion groups in relation to the work of the QCAA.

Reporting relationships

This role reports to the Manager, K-10 Curriculum and Assessment Branch. No roles report directly to this role.

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)

• Embraces change and leads with focus and optimism in an environment of complexity and ambiguity (leads change in complex environments)
• Builds and sustains relationships to enable the collaborative delivery of customer-focused outcomes (builds enduring relationships)
• Demonstrates accountability for the execution and quality of results through professionalism, persistence and transparency (drives accountability and outcomes)
• Pursues opportunities for growth through agile learning, and development of self-awareness (pursues continuous growth)

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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_PPO_HASS_Jan 2025 (AutoRecovered) (PDF, 199KB)
  Role Description
  
  QCAA Information for applicants (PDF, 216KB)
  Information Package for Applicants