Project Officer

About the Department:
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

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About QVA

The QVA:
enhances access to curriculum and learning opportunities for students regardless of where they live by leveraging digital and virtual learning.
supports, connects and coordinates available teacher expertise and quality learning programs, and makes these accessible to more students across Queensland; and
promotes innovation in virtual learning and develops supporting resources and systems for schools and teachers to use in their own contexts.

Your Role:
As Project Officer, under the direction of the Principal or delegate, your role will involve providing a variety of functions which may include managing a specific project/element within the QVA, including:
providing administrative support to a particular program, activity or administrative function
ensure the efficient operation of daily activities of the QVA including coordinating the daily flow of business and providing confidential administrative and executive support to the Principal or delegate
provide support to the Principal or delegate at meetings by preparing documentation, minute taking and follow up actions
preparing documentation for correspondence and communication purposes
liaising and coordinating within and across functions including office representation and oversight of other team members in this area
developing, implementing and reviewing executive support systems and procedures ensuring that they operate in accordance with requirements and encouraging an exemplary environment in which high quality services are delivered through continuous improvements in administrative systems, processes and leading by example
engaging with internal and external stakeholders and clients on behalf of the QVA, nurturing positive relationships within the QVA ecosystem including with participating schools

Capabilities include:
knowledge of office operations and the ability to interpret legislation, regulations and other guideline material relating to the operations and functions of the work area
ability to investigate, analyse, interpret or evaluate information for the guidance of staff or clients, or undertake research in relation to policy matters
well-developed liaison and communication skills and the ability to negotiate with clients or other interested parties, within parameters decided by QVA leadership
significant managerial ability, including the ability to supervise staff, set priorities, monitor work flow, develop local strategies, procedures and work practices, and allocate resources

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV (no more than two pages), including details of your current supervisor, and a response outlining your suitability for the role (no more than two pages).

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.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

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