Program Officer

4 months ago


Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

**About the Department of Education**:
The Department of Education (the department) is committed to giving all children a great start and ensuring Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the social, economic and cultural development of Queensland. The department sets the foundations for quality early learning experiences and delivers world class education services.

**Your Role**:
This Program Officer role is responsible for providing support to Queensland's involvement in the national roll out of the Australian Early Development Census and other initiatives aimed at creating high quality early childhood programs, with a focus on kindergarten.
Located in Brisbane City as part of the Early Learning Programs and Improvement team, the program officer reports to the Manager Early Learning Programs and Improvement, Early Childhood (the Queensland AEDC State Coordinator).

**Responsibilities include**:
**As Program Officer, you will**:

- Develop communication strategies and resources to support the use of the Australian Early Development Census by governments, schools, early childhood education and care services and community organisations.
- Provide high level customer service to clients and stakeholders to support the implementation of early learning related projects and programs across the state.
- Prepare and draft correspondence, briefings and reports on program related matters to support the efficient and effective delivery of team objectives, timeframes and functions.

About You

**The ideal applicant will**:

- Have strong written communication skills
- Be highly organised with strong attention to detail, and effective skills in prioritising competing deliverables.
- Possess an understanding of and/or experience with the Australian Early Development Census

**Instructions to apply**:

- Attach a brief resume (no more than two pages) including contact details of two referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
- Attach a brief 1-page response outlining your suitability for the role

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).
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