The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) is seeking a Principal Education Officer to join The Arts Learning Area. The Principal Education Officer works flexibly and collaboratively within their team, and with other officers across the divisions, to provide assistance and support to schools in their implementation of curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment programs, while ensuring a high level of confidentiality is maintained.

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 and 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 focused 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
• create and maintain professional relationships between the QCAA and key stakeholders
• lead forums, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities
• undertake other specific tasks as required to assist the QCAA in achieving its business outcomes.

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:

• Determines the connection between organisational events and issues, and their impact on the team's work (leads strategically)
• Remains composed during high-stakes situations, supporting the team to recognise gaps in information and seek advice to enable a prompt and considered response (makes insightful decisions)
• Demonstrates awareness of others by tailoring messages so they resonate with stakeholders of diverse interests and backgrounds (builds enduring relationships)
• Works with the team to develop shared objectives and clear indicators for success (drives accountability and outcomes)
• Promotes integrity in the management and use of processes and resources, ensuring others have the information and training they need for successful implementation (demonstrates sound governance)

This role requires teaching experience and expertise in senior Dance and/or Dance in Practice. Experience and expertise in other subject areas in The Arts learning area would be highly advantageous.

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.

• QCAA Information for applicants (PDF, 205KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  AO7 Principal Education Officer (The Arts), Learning Areas Unit - October 2025 (PDF, 203KB)
  Role Description