The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) is seeking a Principal Program Delivery Officer to join the Program Management Unit. The Program Management Unit is responsible for managing a range of administrative and logistical activities to support the activities related to the implementation of senior internal and external assessment and NAPLAN testing in schools.

Job details

What you will do

In the Principal Program Delivery Officer role, you will:

• Lead, oversee and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, as outlined, providing a single point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage and undertake significant operational improvements and projects providing authoritative, professional and timely advice, reports and briefings regarding best practice strategies, innovation and priority areas to improve partnerships and engagement with stakeholders.
• Assist in positioning the unit to respond to change and mitigate high risk elements of operational and administrative tasks to meet the requirements of NAPLAN and senior internal and external assessment.
• Lead and manage all logistical aspects of the Unit programs to ensure smooth operations, cost efficiency, and high-quality outcomes. This could include venue sourcing and setup, transportation, equipment hire, catering, scheduling, supplier coordination, risk and contingency planning, and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Monitor current and emerging issues, contribute to the development, implementation and review of operational plans and initiate action to reach timely resolutions that meet business requirements.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships and work collegially to ensure effective integration, coordination and liaison across stakeholder groups.
• Manage performance, mentor and coach your team to facilitate continued development and overall high performance.
• Ensure compliance with recordkeeping standards while managing timely, accurate and complete information to enable smarter decision making

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)
• Works with the team to develop shared objectives and clear indicators for success (drives accountability and outcomes)
• Role models persistence and supports others to work through obstacles in the delivery of projects (drives accountability and outcomes)
• Develops awareness of strengths and development needs, and reflects on the effectiveness of own behaviour and approach (pursues continuous growth)
• Acts as a role model for the team by actively seeking feedback and communicating openly about learnings (pursues continuous growth).

This role reports to the Manager, Program Management Unit. Some roles might report directly to this role, and the role may on occasion, have some supervisory responsibilities for casual employees.

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.

• AO7 Principal Program Delivery Officer PMU - Jun 2025 (PDF, 146KB)
  Role Description
  
  QCAA Information for applicants (PDF, 215KB)
  Information Package for Applicants