Principal Education Officer

6 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, teaching, learning and assessment products and services
- lead teams of casual writers and assessors to quality assure school-devised assessments and school judgements 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 expert advice to Learning Area Managers and Assistant Directors on issues related to the implementation of senior curriculum and assessment
- manage and deliver business priorities within designated timelines and using allocated resources
- liaise with government and non-government educational agencies on assigned projects
- create and maintain professional relationships between the QCAA and key stakeholders
- lead forums, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities
- prepare briefings, correspondence and reports
- undertake other specific tasks as required to assist the QCAA in achieving its business outcomes.

What we are looking for
- Works with the team to organise work priorities so they deliver on broader organisational commitments (leads strategically)
- Drives new thinking by encouraging others to share and debate ideas and data-driven, creative solutions (stimulates ideas and innovation)
- 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)
- Encourages self-reflection, and provides clear, timely and accurate feedback on progress against agreed goals (develops and mobilises talent)
- Achieves mutually beneficial outcomes by listening intently and asking questions to understand the perspectives of others (builds enduring relationships).
- Generates active engagement in key initiatives through clear, enthusiastic and compelling communication (inspires others).
- Demonstrates flexibility and openness to the diversity in the team, supporting approaches that enable all individuals to participate to their fullest ability (fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces).
- Embraces opportunities to expand knowledge and experience through networks, new assignments and development avenues (pursues continuous growth).

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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