Principal Education Officer

4 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority Full time

What you will do
**In the Principal Education Officer role, you will**:

- lead teams of casual writers and assessors to support the development of curriculum and teaching, learning and assessment products and services
- lead teams of casual writers and assessors to quality assure school-devised assessments and school judgments and to develop and mark external assessments
- work collaboratively with Principal Project Officers and Activity Managers to ensure alignment of products and services with whole of organisation directions, policies, and procedures
- revise and redevelop curriculum products and resources including senior syllabuses and guidelines
- provide timely and high-quality client focused assistance and support to schools, teachers and other key stakeholders
- provide expert advice to Learning Area Managers and Assistant Directors on issues related to the implementation of senior curriculum and assessment
- create and maintain professional relationships between the QCAA and key stakeholders
- lead forums, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities
- undertake other specific tasks as required to assist the QCAA in achieving its business outcomes.

What we are looking for
- Determines the connection between organisational events and issues, and their impact on the team's work (leads strategically)
- Remains composed during high-stakes situations, supporting the team to recognise gaps in information and seek advice to enable a prompt and considered response (makes insightful decisions)
- Demonstrates awareness of others by tailoring messages so they resonate with stakeholders of diverse interests and backgrounds (builds enduring relationships)
- Works with the team to develop shared objectives and clear indicators for success (drives accountability and outcomes)
- Promotes integrity in the management and use of processes and resources, ensuring others have the information and training they need for successful implementation (demonstrates sound governance).

How to apply
- a letter or statement (up to 2 pages maximum) that addresses the points outlined in the 'What we are looking for' section
- your résumé (up to 3 pages) that details your qualifications and experience, and the names of two work-related referees, one of which should be your immediate supervisor.

Documents must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format and use at least 11-point font size.

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