Infrastructure Services Division (ISD) delivers high-quality infrastructure services that support the Departments priorities.

The Services Planning team partners closely with internal and external stakeholders to identify schooling solutions across Queensland, addressing short-, medium- and long-term needs.

The team facilitates new school projects within the planning phase, ensuring effective planning for Queensland communities.

This is a temporary full-time opportunity until 27 September 2026 (unless otherwise determined).

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.

The Opportunity:

As a member of the Services Planning team you will:

• Undertake a range of infrastructure planning activities including monitoring the impacts of annual student growth to inform the development of planning for new schools
• Work with teams across the department and in partnership with external stakeholders to source, validate and analyse information to provide investment recommendations for senior leaders
• Provide strategic advice on land use planning and site selection to inform future allocation or acquisition of sites for new schools

About you:

To be successful as a Principal Planning Officer, you will possess:

• Effective communication, consultation and negotiation skills with a proven ability to meet client needs, represent the department and maintain mutually productive partnerships with stakeholders including local government, other state government agencies including QGSO and other internal and external stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated high level analytical skills with the ability to develop conclusions using varied sources of information and a willingness to test assumptions through collaboration
• A desire to improve systems, services, policies, practices and processes to ensure that departmental objectives are achieved and to be accountable for the course of action taken to create this improvement
• A positive and collaborative approach to complex issues and enjoys working as a team to develop solutions

Interested?

Apply now and attach the following:

• A brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should understand your relevant previous work history).
• A maximum 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

A current Working with Children Check clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services) is a mandatory requirement for this role.

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.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE)

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CO687648_26T Role Description (PDF, 293KB)
  Role Description