Do you have autism-specific expertise and a deep knowledge of state school and regional processes? Do you enjoy working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment? If the answer to both questions is 'yes', we would love to hear from you!

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:

Metropolitan North Region is seeking applications for the full-time temporary fixed-term contract role of Principal Advisor Autism as soon as possible until 7 July 2026, unless otherwise determined. The Principal Advisor Autism plays a key role in our delivery of autism-specific services and expertise in Metropolitan North Region. Current knowledge of state school and regional systems and processes will be highly regarded.

Metropolitan North Region has regional offices located in Nundah and North Lakes and flexible work options are available. Principal Advisor Autism reports directly to the Director, Student Services.

Responsibilities Include:

The Principal Advisor Autism will:

• Provide autism-specific support and advice directly to schools.
• Provide advice and support to schools with at-risk or critical incidents involving students with autism.
• Collaborate with key regional staff to ensure a coordinated approach to support schools in the implementation of inclusive, evidence-based practices to meet the learning needs of students with autism and reduce practices that create barriers to access and participation.
• Respond to incoming inquiries to the Autism Hub advisory service, ensuring that timely, consultative and evidence-informed autism-specific advice and support is provided to parents and staff from Queensland schools and other organisations.
• Perform other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by their regional supervisor or nominated delegate.
• This role includes attendance on school sites throughout Metropolitan North Region and includes some driving.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

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 response to the How you may be assessed section of 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. 

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.

• MNR647420_25T - Role Description (PDF, 139KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants