Application Development and Delivery is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Project Officer to join our team and take a leading role in the administration and support of the Microsoft Fabric platform. This will include administration and support of the Microsoft fabric platform and responsibilities for end user licensing, capacity management, tenant configuration and gateway support. Supporting end users in leveraging Microsoft Fabric for data engineering, data analysis and business intelligence purposes. Delivering well-researched and detailed recommendations to management regarding Microsoft Fabric, data application services and opportunities to streamline team activities.
If you are passionate about driving innovation and supporting data-driven decision-making, we encourage you to apply.

Job details

About the Department:

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About the Role:

As the Senior Project Officer, you will lead specialist project activities and manage the development, implementation and monitoring of project plans and phases, including the coordination of the various activities and teams associated with achieving the project objectives.

Responsibilities Include:

As the Senior Project Officer, you will have responsibility for the following:

• Administration, monitoring, and technical support of the Microsoft Fabric platform, including end-user licensing, capacity management, tenant configuration, and gateway support.
• Providing assistance and support to end users in utilising Microsoft Fabric for data engineering, data analysis, and business intelligence.
• Delivering well-researched and detailed recommendations to management regarding Microsoft Fabric, data application services, and opportunities to streamline team activities.
• Developing and maintaining project plans, milestones, and timelines to ensure the successful delivery of outcomes.
• Promoting and implementing effective communication, planning, and project management methodologies, including benefits realisation and risk and issue management.
• Troubleshooting and resolving operational issues related to Microsoft Fabric and associated data services.
• Engaging with stakeholders to provide advice, training, and support for the adoption and effective use of Microsoft Fabric.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of Microsoft Fabric and related technologies through research and investigation of industry developments.

You will also be required to develop, manage, and promote the use of effective communication, planning, and project management techniques, methodologies, and tools to ensure quality outcomes are delivered within required timelines.

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
• Attach a 1-page written statement in response to 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. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. #LI-PRIORITY 

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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• CO638552_25P - Role Description (PDF, 158KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants