Principal Project Officer

1 day ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

The Department of Education is committed to lifting educational outcomes for every student as this delivers significant benefits for students' life outcomes, particularly for the most vulnerable children and young people in the most
disadvantaged communities. An exciting opportunity exists within the Department to join the School Improvement Branch as part of the Curriculum, Teaching and Learning (CTL) team. We are seeking a motivated and collaborative
Principal Project Officer to contribute to the development of the Alternative Learning Curriculum Resource.

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 ( ).

Why this Role?

The Principal Project Officer will work within the Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Team to:

  • Lead and collaborate on the development of the Alternative Learning Curriculum Resource, ensuring it meets the needs of diverse learners.
  • Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across CTL teams, branches, regions, and schools to ensure the resource is practical and inclusive.
  • Develop high-quality written responses to policy positions, curriculum implementation matters, and correspondence, ensuring alignment with departmental priorities.
  • Facilitate professional learning opportunities for stakeholders to build capacity and understanding of the Alternative Learning Curriculum Resource and its application in schools.

The Perfect Fit

The ideal applicant will have the following key attributes:

  • Expert knowledge of the Prep to Year 10 Australian Curriculum Version 9 General Capabilities, with the ability to develop innovative resources that support alternative learning pathways and inclusive practices.
  • Strong written communication and digital delivery skills, with the ability to produce high-quality resources and responses tailored to diverse audiences.
  • Proven experience in facilitating professional learning and engaging a range of stakeholders to build capacity and understanding of curriculum initiatives.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve shared goals.
  • Relationship-building skills to foster productive partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and engagement in curriculum implementation.

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.

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