Are you passionate about international education and creating transformative global opportunities for Queensland students, teachers, and education leaders? Global Engagement is seeking a dynamic and experienced officer to play a key leadership role in the delivery of strategic global programs & initiatives. This role leads the design, coordination, and implementation of online, inbound and outbound programs, including flagship initiatives such as the Premier's Anzac Prize. You will oversee high-profile international events, manage key stakeholder relationships, supervise a small team to deliver policy-aligned outcomes. The position supports administration of sister school partnerships, departmental international travel, and marketing and communications. This role contributes to strategic direction, excellence and the advancement of global engagement across the education system.

Job details

About the Department of Education:

The Department of Education International (DEi) sits within the Policy, External Relations and International division of the Department of Education. DEi contributes to the social and economic prosperity of Queensland. It delivers internationally-recognised products and services, working with key partners and community to support global learning and engagement in our schools.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Global Engagement team within DEi as a Principal Project Officer. This role reports to the Manager, Global Engagement, and involves overseeing the development and delivery of various immersive global programs and opportunities for students, teachers, education leaders, and Queensland schools. These programs are delivered online, or via outbound and inbound immersion.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage and oversee the development and delivery of Global Engagement's online, inbound and outbound programs and prizes, such as the Premier's Anzac Prize. This includes leading project officers in planning, implementation, coordination, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring projects comply with relevant legislation, policy, and procedures.
• Lead event coordination for high-profile events such as the biannual DEi Symposium, delegations and Prize ceremonies with diverse audiences of international education stakeholders.
• Coordinate marketing functions, collaborating with project officers and advising the Director around development and communications activities related to Global Engagement initiatives.
• Support the promotion and administration of sister school relationships across the state, including compliance with the Foreign Arrangements Scheme.
• Oversee the functions of the International Travel Unit, supporting departmental travel for business and professional development.
• Assist the Manager with day-to-day responsibilities of the business unit by providing effective and efficient management, strategic direction, and operational procedures to ensure successful outcomes.
• Liaise with international and domestic partners to develop global engagement opportunities for Queensland students, teachers, and schools.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in guiding, motivating, and supporting a high performing team.
• Supervise and manage the work of a small team of project officers.

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 2-page summary outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant for the role, taking into account the 'How you will be assessed' section of the 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).

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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.

• CO644540_25P Role Description (PDF, 238KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants