Principal Education Officer

Are you driven to change futures for children through evidence informed transition practices and age appropriate pedagogies in K-2?

There is an opportunity for you to join the Darling Downs South West Region
Partnerships and Programs team to lead partnerships between schools and ECEC services to give every child a strong start in the South Burnett.

As Principal Education Officer (EOSD), you will deliver place-based
strategies that strengthen transitions for children from pregnancy to eight years across early childhood education and school settings in the South Burnett. This role will lead implementation of the South Burnett Partnerships for
Positive Transitions initiative and contributes to inclusive, high quality early learning experiences.

The successful candidate will be employed at the classification listed on the attached role description under EOSD provisions.

About the Department of Education:

The Darling Downs South West Region is on the western slope of the Great Dividing Range in Queensland and covers an impressive 480,000km2 of land. Our region offers dynamic work environments as well as an affordable and community-oriented lifestyle, with access to essential facilities and diverse experiences for singles and families.

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 South Burnett Partnerships for Transitions initiative:

The South Burnett Partnerships for Positive Transitions approach is a place-based initiative focused on supporting evidence informed and inclusive transitions for children and families from pregnancy to eight years across early childhood education and care (ECEC) and school settings.

As the Principal Education Officer (EOSD), you will:

• Deliver consistent, high quality advice and meet objectives in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and relevant legislation to deliver project outcomes.
• Lead strategies that foster high quality collaboration, communication and information sharing to enable an understanding of the complexities and challenges that exist in early years transitions.

The Principal Education Officer (EOSD) will be based in Darling Downs South West Region Kingaroy Office.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identify, implement and deliverof transition-focused initiatives across schools and ECEC services through analysis of improvement data as well as early years practices, procedures and systems.
• Establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships with school based staff and community partners to ensure consistent and responsive support for children and families.
• Actively contribute to the development and management of a localised Community of Practice for early years leaders to strengthen pedagogical continuity and collaborative transition practices.
• Support schools in applying data insights to improve transitions and early learning outcomes.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to build strong partnerships that support inclusive and culturally responsive transitions.
• Provide strategic oversight and prepare project reporting and documentation aligned with the initiative's objectives and deliverables.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Deep understanding of early childhood learning and transition practices.
• Ability to interpret and apply data to inform practice.
• Commitment to inclusive education and community engagement.

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.