Principal Program Officer

10 hours ago

Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

**About the Department**:
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights. Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.
**About the role**:As the Principal Program Officer, you will**:

- Assist in leading the development of a suite of early childhood initiatives supporting effective practices to optimise learning and development outcomes for children across early childhood.
- Contribute to the development and management of strategic early childhood initiatives to increase the capacity of key stakeholders to support successful transitions and enhance continuity of learning and development for children.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Lead the facilitation of connections between ECDP, Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services, approved kindergartens, schools, and other key stakeholders, to create strong and collaborative partnerships and enhance transition programs across the region.
- Lead the development and delivery of a suite of capability development opportunities for ECDP teachers and leadership.
- Lead the development and roll out of a Tailored Transition Guide to support educators and stakeholders to develop tailored transition-to-school programs that meets the needs of each child to transition positively and confidently to school.
- Strategic and compassionate leader
- Experience developing, implementing and evaluating project plans.
- Excel at building partnerships, supporting educators, and driving positive outcomes for children and their families.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
**To Apply**:

- Attach a maximum 3 page resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)

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