Senior Project Officer, Community Engagement

3 weeks ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia EducationHQ Full time

Permanent job recruited via Department of Education and Training (Queensland) (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

Job Reference QLD/CQR652567/25P

Closing date August 18, 2025

Location Cairns region,Far North Qld

Status Permanent

Contact (07) 4036 5026

About This Job

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 the Senior Project Officer, Community Engagement (Identified), you will have a pivotal role in supporting a range of tasks including but not limited to:

  • Support the establishment of Shared Decision-Making Bodies and the development of a shared decision-making process between the school and the community
  • Support the establishment of a Traditional Owner Language Advisory Group and the development of a Traditional Language and Culture program between the school and the Traditional Owners of the local community.
  • Provide clear and regular reporting to senior officers and other staff within the division on project progress or other agreed key performance indicators to assist in monitoring and decision making.
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with all relevant stakeholders.
  • Attend meetings with departmental officers and community members to discuss, evaluate and revise plans, systems and procedures.

Travel is required for this position.

Interested? To Apply:
  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
  • Attach a 2-page response to the How you will/may be assessed section of the attached role description

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

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.
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