The Infrastructure Planning Team within Infrastructure Services Division (ISD) is seeking a dynamic Principal Planning Officer to join a high-performing team dedicated to delivering efficient, sustainable infrastructure that supports the educational outcomes for Queensland's students.
This is a full-time opportunity to make a tangible impact on the future of education by shaping infrastructure solutions across approximately 1200 state schools and Early Childhood Education, contributing to a progressive education system.

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:

As a Principal Planning Officer, you will play a pivotal role, working closely with schools, regional infrastructure advisors and central office teams to guide infrastructure projects through planning, ensuring they achieve scope, budget and functional requirements. This role operates within the Growth and Renewals stream of the Project Planning team.

Key responsibility include, though are not limited to:

• Driving the development and delivery of infrastructure planning initiatives, including scoping documentation, facilities briefs and concept design;
• Providing strategic and high-level program support for ongoing and future projects
• Engaging with stakeholders to develop innovative and fit-for-purpose infrastructure solutions;
• Delivery of accurate and timely reporting, detailed presentations, and briefing materials for team leaders, Governance Boards and Committees, and stakeholders to support evidence-based decision making;
• Collaborating to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in infrastructure planning processes;
• Leading and inspiring innovative approaches to infrastructure planning that addressed the evolving needs of Queensland education system;
• Alignment with governance processes and departmental policies while identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies, where required; and
• Adaptation to evolving priorities and duties consistent with the role's responsibilities.

You will report to the Manager, Growth and Renewals, Project Planning, within a supportive environment that values teamwork, innovation and adaptability.

About You:

To succeed in this role, it would be highly desirable to possess the following knowledge, skills, experience and personal attributes:

• Proven experience and knowledge in delivering relevant infrastructure solutions in educational settings or similar environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex planning challenges.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• A commitment to fostering positive change and continuous improvement to support best practice project planning and delivery.
• A mandatory requirement for this role; You will also hold a current Working with Children Check clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• The opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly support Queensland's students and communities.
• Professional growth through diverse experiences and challenges in a government context.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like a position which would interest you, please submit:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); 
• Attach a maximum 2-page response outlining your relevant skills, abilities and experience, using the role description as a guide.

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.

• CO688556_26P - Role Description (PDF, 293KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants