Principal Program Officer

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

**About the Department of Education**:
The Department of Education is responsible for setting critical foundations for learning and wellbeing for every child through quality early childhood education and services.

**Your Role**:
We are seeking a solution-focussed Principal Program Officer who demonstrates a positive outlook, personal drive and flexibility to join our team.
It would be advantageous that the Principal Program Officer has a solid understanding of the complexities and demonstrated experience of working with the early years sector; as well as experience in contract and relationship management. This includes service agreement and program management to improve outcomes for Queensland's children and families. An understanding of Queensland's Kindergarten funding arrangements and regulated Early Childhood Education and Care contexts would be advantageous.
As the Principal Program Officer, you will contribute to the functions of the Early Childhood Programs and Funding Branch.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Provide information and advice to funded services and support the department to analyse operational policy, program and legislative issues affecting early childhood services.
- Contribute to the development of strategic initiatives and provide advice on policy development, operational planning and practice.
- Contribute to the design, planning and review of programs and strategies for the provision of early childhood development initiatives in Queensland.
- Develop and maintain effective linkages with:

- Regional staff to ensure that policies and programs reflect the identified needs and issues and that programs and or services are delivered effectively.
- Other work areas to ensure policies and program proposals are consistent with departmental objectives.
- Other departments and non-government organisations to ensure a focus on outcomes and a whole of government approach to early childhood development.

**Instructions to apply**:

- A brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom must be your current supervisor)
- A two-page (maximum) document detailing the skills, experience and attributes you will bring to this role that address the selection criteria.

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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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