QCAA is seeking a Principal Education Officer (Science) to lead and develop initiatives to assist and support teachers in their implementation of curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment programs. The Principal Education Officer leads teams of casual writers and assessors to develop syllabuses and resources, quality assure school-devised assessments and school judgments and develop and mark external assessments.

Job details

What you will do

In the Principal Education Officer role, you will:

• lead teams of casual writers and assessors to support the development of curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment products and services
• lead teams of casual writers and assessors to quality assure school-devised assessments and school judgments and to develop and mark external assessments
• work collaboratively with Principal Project Officers and Activity Managers to ensure alignment of products and services with whole of organisation directions, policies and procedures
• revise and redevelop curriculum products and resources including senior syllabuses and guidelines
• lead the development of the annual subject report(s)
• provide timely and high-quality client focussed assistance and support to schools, teachers and other key stakeholders
• provide expert advice to Learning Area Managers and Directors on issues related to the implementation of senior curriculum and assessment
• lead forums, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities.

This role requires teaching experience and expertise in at least two General Science syllabuses and mentoring independent inquiry projects. Experience in scientific research programs would be highly advantageous.

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:

• works with the team to organise work priorities so they deliver on broader organisational commitments (leads strategically)
• gathers insights and embraces new ideas and innovation to inform future practice (stimulates ideas and innovation)
• inspires others by driving clarity, engagement and a sense of purpose (inspires others)
• demonstrates accountability for the execution and quality of results through professionalism, persistence and transparency (drives accountability and outcomes)
• fosters an inclusive workplace where health, safety and wellbeing are promoted and prioritised (drives accountability and outcomes)

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 - PEO (Science) May 2025 (PDF, 150KB)
  Role Description
  
  QCAA Information for applicants (PDF, 215KB)
  Information Package for Applicants