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Principal Program Officer

3 months ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Education Full time

About Us:


The Early Childhood Division of the Department of Education leads the development and implementation of policy, funding and regulatory frameworks to ensure all children from birth to 8 years are engaged in high-quality programs and services that support learning and development, and successful transitions.

Key state-provided programs and activities overseen by the Kindergarten to Year 2 (K-2)

Strategy Branch include:
State Delivered Kindergarten, eKindy, and building professional expertise in the early years, including teaching, learning and transitions.

Your Role:


The Principal Program Officer role in the K-2 Strategy Branch presents an opportunity to make a positive impact and build organisational capability to improve outcomes for Queensland children and families.

You will lead with influence to implement a range of activities contributing to the state-wide approach to quality teaching and learning in Kindergarten to Year 2 (K-2).

You will need to be highly organised, agile, able to manage competing priorities and expectations and also have the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with regional, internal and external stakeholders.

The role will involve reviewing and analysing existing work systems, practices and procedures to ensure continual improvement.

Responsibilities will also include researching and analysing policy, legislative and funding issues and consulting with stakeholders to prepare advice on quality practice across the K-2 sector.


About You:

- be a strategic thinker;
- work with a high degree of autonomy;
- be a committed team player, display leadership qualities and work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams;
- have a strong background in one or more of the following - the legislative frameworks applicable to the regulation of early childhood, state school operations, state schooling and early years curriculum frameworks, program and budget management, policy writing, governance and risk, stakeholder management, corporate governance and reporting;
- be flexible and agile to support and lead work across a number of programs and projects;
- be an exceptional writer and communicator;
- have excellent attention to detail and coordination skills; and
- be confident in stakeholder engagement and negotiation.

For further information

How to Apply:

  • A brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
  • A onepage response demonstrating your experience and expertise aligned to the role's responsibilities and competencies.


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.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

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