Principal Research Officer

4 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

**About the Role**:
As a Principal Research Officer, your key responsibilities will include:

- Work with and advise external researchers wishing to undertake research in state schools and other departmental sites;
- Support, mentor and advise officers in the research team in the absence of the Director;
- Contribute to the development of research priorities to drive future research in the department;
- Assist in the design of research projects and coordinate external contractors to conduct research in areas of relevance and significance to the educational needs of Queensland;
- Develop and monitor collaborative research relationships with universities' research initiatives, individuals, other research programs and the non-government Education sector;
- Coordinate improved access to and dissemination of relevant research findings across the Department;
- Provide research support for Departmental staff within central office, regional offices and schools to improve the quality of research processes through working with operational areas to build research capability and to progress strategic issues; and
- Represent the Department on inter-departmental committees and working groups and coordinate the Department's contribution.

**How to Apply**:
**Interested applicants are invited to submit**:

- A short summary (no more than two pages) outlining your interest and suitability for the role including relevant skills, experience and abilities to deliver on the key competencies detailed in the Role Description.
- Submit a resume with contact details for two referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor).

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.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
- Closing Date: Thursday, 10 August 2023



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