This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Education Futures Institute (EFI) in the Queensland Department of Education.

The EFI is a key system initiative that empowers staff, education and system leaders to build professional expertise through high-quality capability development across their career.

If you are passionate about strengthening capability and contributing to future-focused education, we encourage you to apply now and be part of this impactful initiative.

Job details

The successful candidate will be employed at the classification listed on the attached role description under EOSD provisions. 

Our team

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.

The Capability branch is in the State Schools Strategy Division. The Capability branch is committed to investing in professional expertise for a confident and professional workforce to deliver what matters for every student. A key function of the Capability branch is the Education Futures Institute (EFI) that delivers high-quality, targeted and evidence-informed capability development for a multi-disciplinary workforce.

The role of Principal Education Officer is offered on a full-time temporary basis, until 26 June 2026, unless otherwise determined.

About the role

As a Principal Education Officer, you will play an important role in leading and coordinating the delivery of high-quality professional learning at Education Futures Institute - Capability Branch.

Key functions of this role include:

• Consultation, co-design and facilitation of cohesive approaches to capability development for educational leaders aligned with professional standards and organisational priorities
• Leading implementation of research-based quality-assured educational leadership development initiatives
• Supporting engagement, partnerships and collaboration with school, regional and system leaders, key internal and external partners and stakeholders
• Contributing to educational leadership across a variety of sectors including primary, secondary, special, outdoor and environment education centres and alternate educational settings.

The Principal Education Officer reports to the Director Educational Leadership, Education Futures Institute - Capability Branch

The ideal applicants are individuals who demonstrate:

• Understands the vision and strategic directions of the Department of Education
• Has a track record of developing leadership capability opportunities through enhanced professional knowledge, practice and engagement
• Have applied knowledge of the Departments School performance planning, monitoring, reviewing and reporting and experience in contributing to school improvement
  Demonstrates an understanding of the Australian Professional Standards for teachers and principals as a framework to support school leadership professional learning.

Interested? To Apply 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). 
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) using minimum 10pt font outlining your suitability for the role in response to the attached role description and within the context of the role as described above.

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.

• EOSD factsheet (PDF, 214KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CO676212_26T - Role Description (PDF, 305KB)
  Role Description