Principal Advisor, Rapid Support Squad

4 hours ago

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

Are you passionate about improving student safety and wellbeing through evidence-based bullying prevention and response?

The Department of Education is seeking a dynamic Principal Advisor, Rapid Support Squad to lead multidisciplinary regional responses to acute incidents, support principals with timely advice, and strengthen school capability.

This is a unique opportunity to co-design new ways of working between Central Office and regions, apply implementation science in practice, and pilot innovative approaches that make a real difference in schools.

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?
As the Principal Advisor, Rapid Support Squad, you will coordinate multidisciplinary regional responses to acute incidents, with a primary focus on bullying prevention and response. Based in Far North Queensland, Cairns Regional Office and positioned with statewide colleagues, you will work directly with principals, regional leadership and Central Office teams to activate support, restore safe and inclusive school environments, and build system capability. While bullying prevention and response will be your core responsibility, you may also be asked to support other operational priorities of the region.

Responsibilities Include

  • Coordinate rapid multidisciplinary responses for acute school incidents, ensuring principals and schools receive timely and professional support.
  • Provide expert advice, coaching and assurance to principals, while preparing high-quality briefings for regional and Central Office leadership.
  • Apply implementation science and continuous improvement cycles to refine the Rapid Support Squad model and embed sustainable practice.
  • Build and sustain strong, trust-based relationships across schools, regions and Central Office through clear, empathetic communication.
  • Lead logistical coordination, data collection and evaluation activities to inform system learning and capability building.

About You
We are looking for someone who is:

  • An excellent communicator with strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.
  • Skilled in logistics and coordination, able to bring order and calm to complex activations.
  • Confident working in ambiguous environments and piloting new approaches in regional operations.
  • Experienced in co-design, collaboration and multidisciplinary teamwork.
  • Resilient, empathetic and solutions-focused, with a proven ability to support principals and regional staff.

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 response to the How you will/may be assessed section of 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
Education & Training

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