Senior Education Officer

Are you passionate about driving system-wide improvement and closing the gap between evidence-based practice and classroom implementation for autistic students?

As a Senior Education Officer - Autism, you will lead strategic, collaborative and intensive capability-building initiatives that strengthen teaching quality, embed evidence-based practices with fidelity, and empower schools to create inclusive environments where every autistic
student can thrive.

If this excites you, apply now.

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

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.

We are also committed to delivering world-class education and creating safe, supportive and inclusive learning environments. Through our Equity and Excellence strategy, we work to ensure every student succeeds and every school improves.

Your Role

We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Senior Education Officer, Autism to join the South East Region Student Services team.

This role leads strategic, collaborative and evidence-based initiatives to improve outcomes for autistic students through intensive capability building and instructional leadership.

Working closely with school leaders, and educators, you will support the implementation of evidence-based practices by delivering targeted coaching informed by data, research and best practice.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading strategic autism capability-building initiatives across schools and early years settings.
• Delivering high-impact professional learning, coaching and modelling to strengthen the use of evidence-based practices.
• Partnering with school leaders and educators to support evidence-based inclusive education practices.
• Providing expert advice on behaviour, engagement and support planning for autistic students.
• Using data and evidence to evaluate practice, identify needs and drive continuous improvement across the region.

About You:

• A strong instructional leader with deep knowledge of autism, evidence-based practices and inclusive education.
• Skilled in building capability, coaching others and influencing schoolwide improvement.
• Collaborative, reflective and able to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communicator who builds trust and engages diverse stakeholders.
• Able to analyse data, translate research into practice and lead change with integrity.

Benefits:

• Meaningful work that directly improves the lives and outcomes of children and young people.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Collaborative regional networks and supportive multidisciplinary teams.
• Access to flexible work arrangements and generous superannuation

Mandatory requirements:

• Current Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) registration.
• A valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card) may be required where applicable.
• Eligibility for employment within the Queensland Department of Education.

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) to the How you will 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.