Senior Project Officer

3 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Are you an experienced Senior Project Officer seeking a role in a dynamic and agile team? As a Senior Project Officer in Strategy & Policy, you will contribute to school policy, projects and programs that directly support our schools. Strategy & Policy is home to numerous school-based procedures, multiple interjurisdictional programs, and delivers statewide projects and initiatives that support the department's strategic direction.

About The Department Of Education
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us .

About The Role
Our ideal candidate will actively participate in teams across a range of functions, which may include (but are not limited to) developing strategic policy responses to emerging issues impacting Queensland state schools, procedural reviews, delivery of strategic projects and programs, and high-level document writing.

Responsibilities Include
In this role, you may be responsible for:

  • Leading the research, analysis, review, and evaluation of complex policy, procedural, and program matters.
  • Contributing to the formulation and implementation of strategic and workable policy responses to emerging issues.
  • Providing strategic advice and guidance to the Minister, Director-General and senior officers on policy development, program design, and implementation.
  • Coordinating and managing projects across their full lifecycle—from initiation and stakeholder engagement to delivery and evaluation.
  • Developing clear, high-quality policy documentation for a variety of audiences, including policy papers, communication materials, executive briefings, and ministerial correspondence.
  • Building and maintaining productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Monitoring and reporting on performance data to support evidence-informed decision-making.
  • Contributing to continuous improvement activities and broader branch initiatives.

About You
It would be highly desirable for the ideal applicant to demonstrate the following attributes:

  • An ability to communicate with influence using high level written and verbal communication techniques, as well as the ability to present information in a clear and structured manner.
  • The skills to research and analyse policy issues and synthesise complex detail into clear, high quality and timely advice.
  • The capacity for autonomous and highly productive work practices that have produced positive outcomes in complex and time limited environments.
  • A well-developed ability to independently and effectively manage workloads to meet deadlines and respond to changing priorities.
  • A commitment to continuous improvement.

Interested? To Apply:

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
  • Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.

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.

Occupational group
Policy & Planning

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