Principal Project Officer, Primary

The K-10 Curriculum and Assessment Branch is part of the QCAA's Curriculum Services Division and is responsible for:

- delivery of professional development to support implementation of the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline and P-10 Australian Curriculum
- the development of support resources and delivery of professional learning for the P-10 Australian Curriculum including the learning areas, cross-curriculum priorities, and general capabilities.

Main responsibilities
**The Principal Project Officer**: Primary English provides schools with advice, resources and professional learning to support the implementation of the P-10 Australian Curriculum.

**In this role, you will**:

- Lead and participate in project teams to develop P-6 curriculum, teaching and learning and assessment advice, resources and professional learning aligned to Version 9.0 of the Australian Curriculum.
- Provide expert advice to Managers and the Director on issues related to curriculum, teaching and learning and assessment, particularly in a primary school context with a main focus on Australian Curriculum: English.
- Develop professional resources for Queensland teachers and key stakeholders through a range of modes to support implementation of v9.0 of the Australian Curriculum.
- Prepare briefings and correspondence and answer enquiries.
- Lead and manage projects independently and collaboratively within timelines, using allocated resources.
- Lead consultation with a range of stakeholders to inform the development of advice, resources and professional learning.
- Liaise professionally with educational agencies, and a range of stakeholders on projects.
- Communicate and participate effectively in forums, workshops and educational networks in relation to the work of the Branch.
- Contribute to a change management and performance development culture by participating in regular two-way feedback discussions with your manager and colleagues, and through the implementation of an individual Performance and Development Plan (PDP).
- Undertake specific tasks as required to assist the QCAA in achieving its business outcomes, including using data to inform decisions.

What we are looking for
Appointments in the public sector focus on selecting the person best suited to the position and for equity and diversity. The QCAA is committed to fair treatment and equality of opportunity for all current and prospective employees.
This role is aligned with the Individual contributor profile in the Leadership competencies for Queensland framework.
- Prioritises projects and tasks efficiently, in line with team commitments (Vision)
- Gathers insights and embraces new ideas and innovation to inform future practice (Vision)
- Builds and sustains relationships to enable the collaborative delivery of customer-focused outcomes (Results)
- Demonstrates accountability for the execution and quality of results through professionalism, persistence and transparency (Results)
- Pursues opportunities for growth through agile learning, and development of self-awareness (Accountability)

Interested in applying?
- a brief letter/statement (no more than two pages) that addresses the points outlined in the 'What we are looking for' section
- a copy of your résumé (no more than 2 pages) that details your qualifications and experience, and the names of two work-related referees.

To ensure that you are supported throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to discuss reasonable adjustment options if needed.
Application format
- Applications must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format only and use at least 11-point font size.
- Please ensure that all track changes are accepted on any documents you submit. The QCAA cannot accept the changes to your documents and will use the marked-up version.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.