The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) is seeking a Principal Education Officer to join the Learning Areas Unit (Mathematics). The Learning Areas Unit is responsible for coordinating the implementation of activities related to the QCE system in partnership with the Quality Assurance Unit, Senior Curriculum Unit, Assessment Services Unit and Professional Learning Programs Unit.

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, teaching, learning and assessment products and services;
• lead teams of casual writers and assessors to quality assure school-devised assessments and school judgements 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 Assistant Directors on issues related to the implementation of senior curriculum and assessment;
• manage and deliver business priorities within designated timelines and using allocated resources;
• liaise with government and non-government educational agencies on assigned projects;
• create and maintain professional relationships between the QCAA and key stakeholders;
• lead forums, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities;
• prepare briefings, correspondence and reports.

This role requires teaching experience and expertise in the General Mathematics and Essential Mathematics syllabuses, with experience teaching Mathematical Methods syllabus an advantage.

Reporting relationships

This role reports to the Manager, Learning Areas (Mathematics).  A number of casual positions will report to this position during various events throughout the year.

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:

• Works with the team to organise work priorities so they deliver on broader organisational commitments (leads strategically)
• Drives new thinking by encouraging others to share and debate ideas and data-driven, creative solutions (stimulates ideas and innovation)
• 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)
• Encourages self-reflection, and provides clear, timely and accurate feedback on progress against agreed goals (develops and mobilises talent)
• Achieves mutually beneficial outcomes by listening intently and asking questions to understand the perspectives of others (builds enduring relationships).

How to apply

Please read the information in this document and the Information for Applicants document. Your application should include:

• a letter or statement (up to 2 pages maximum) that addresses the points outlined in the 'What we are looking for' section
• your résumé (up to 3 pages) that details your qualifications and experience, and the names of two work-related referees, one of which should be your immediate supervisor.

Documents must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format and use at least 11-point font size.

Apply online at www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au.

If you have technical difficulties or to discuss reasonable adjustment options, please email peopleandculture@qcaa.qld.edu.au

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, Learning Areas (Mathematics) (PDF, 176KB)
  Role Description