The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) is seeking a Senior Education Officer to join the Senior Assessment and Certification Support Branch. The Senior Education Officer works closely with the Director and Managers across the Senior Assessment and Certification Support Branch by supporting and facilitating a range of project activities being undertaken across the branch.

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What you will do

In the Senior Education Officer role, you will:

• Use project management techniques, methodologies, and tools (such as project management software and Gantt charts) to facilitate a range of large projects across the Senior Assessment and Certification Support Branch.
• Monitor project/s progress to ensure that deliverables and milestones are met and completed using allocated resources.
• Identify risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies to manage or resolve issues as pertaining to project, logistics or IT solutions.
• Establish meeting schedules and facilitate team discussions about project timelines, goals and milestones, resources required, potential risks and dependencies required to meet targets and deliverables.
• Prepare reports, submissions, briefings and correspondence as needed for senior officers, management, internal and external stakeholders, including reviewing and reporting on project deliverables and areas of improvement.
• Participate in activities of project teams within the Senior Assessment and Certification Support Branch (e.g. Confirmation, Endorsement and other quality assurance processes that support the QCE, QCIA, Recognition and VET), encouraging continuous improvement, innovation and the adoption of best practice standards and procedures.
• Using knowledge of QCE system and QCIA processes, develop resources and other materials and assist with the provision of professional learning and advice to support quality assurance processes in schools linked to the QCE, QCIA and VET.
• Maintain an ongoing awareness and understanding of eligibility, categories of learning, QCE credit rules and other processes outlined in the QCE and QCIA handbook for the QCE to provide latest advice to stakeholders.

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:

• Prioritises projects and tasks efficiently, in line with team commitments (Leads strategically)
• Demonstrates flexibility to changing expectations by proactively adapting own approach to reflect new requirements (Leads change in complex environments)
• Communicates in a clear, succinct and deliberate manner, adjusting the message so that it resonates with different stakeholders (Builds enduring relationships)
• Actively seeks feedback and modifies approach to enhance own effectiveness (Pursues continuous growth)
• Analyses information to proactively identify risks to the team's planned activities (Demonstrates sound governance)

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
  
  AO6 Senior Education Officer (PDF, 204KB)
  Role Description