We're seeking a Senior Correspondence Officer to join the Strategic Initiatives and Innovation team until 3 April 2026, unless otherwise determined.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a high-performing team, submit your application now.

Job details

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

About the Role:

In this role, you will:

• Manage the Strategic Initiatives and Innovation inbox.
• Play a key part in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and consistency of incoming briefs, reports and presentations.
• Provide expert advice and training to the larger team to support the preparation of high-quality written materials* bring sharp attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities Include:

• Effectively drive the coordination of official correspondence within the business unit that meet rigorous requirements of accuracy, presentation and timeliness.
• Create and manage a correspondence system that can scale over time for the purpose of timely and high-quality delivery of correspondence
• Provide high quality support to Strategic Initiatives and Innovation through monitoring a range of written materials including briefings, reports, submissions, and responses in coordination with SME advice and direction.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the priorities, operations and current issues for the department.
• Demonstrate initiative to organise, collate and coordinate information and prepare reports.
• Research, develop, implement, review and update policies and administrative systems to ensure compliance with agency standards, policies and procedures.
• Contribute to research, analysis and review of complex issues, identifying emerging issues, and developing evidence-based options and strategies, to ensure problems are resolved and risks are mitigated.

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 about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

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.

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 Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• CO661497_25T - Role Description (PDF, 176KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants