Principal Project Officer

2 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

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

The Principal Project Officer (STEM) responsibilities include:
Manage projects that deliver the priorities of Queensland's Equity and Excellence Education Strategy.
Develop capability, resource and assessment packages to support implementation of Australian Curriculum version 9: Mathematics, Science and/or Technologies.
Design and deliver innovative learning and assessment design, in STEM curriculum areas to meet the teaching needs across the state
Provide educational expertise and undertake research investigations to guide and inform learning and teaching development initiatives.
Support emerging STEM projects delivered through the Queensland Virtual Academy and Education Futures Institute.
Monitor data and impact, evaluate for continual improvement, and take responsibility for governance, correspondence and reporting obligations of the department.
Create and foster partnerships across industry, government and education organisations to support schools to prepare students to participate in a rapidly changing world.

About You

The ability to think creatively about current challenges and opportunities, and partner with colleagues to develop solutions, encouraging creative capacity in others to optimise outcomes for students and teachers.
Personal drive and integrity to lead projects and work autonomously.
Have strong problem-solving skills and digital literacy and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritise workload during busy period.
Experience designing, delivering and leading professional development and/or training related to best practices and pedagogy.
Knowledge of relevant Queensland Government policies and priorities related to emerging industries.
Deep knowledge of Australian Curriculum: Science, Technologies or Mathematics, preferably across primary and secondary phases of learning, and knowledge of senior secondary syllabuses and processes.
Experience working on complex projects to achieve required outcomes within set timeframes and on budget.

**Benefits**:
Wellbeing is valued and flexible work arrangements may be negotiated.
You would bring your skills and energy to a dynamic, fast-paced and responsive team in Curriculum working on both new and existing initiatives.

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 written statement in response to 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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