Principal Project Officer

2 weeks ago

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

An exciting opportunity exists within the Department of Education to lead the development of resources and provide guidance on high quality alternative education and learning settings.

If you're ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you

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 ( ).

Alternative education and learning settings contribute to addressing student disengagement in Queensland. We are seeking a motivated Principal Project Officer to contribute to the evidence base and development of statewide guidance material to support high-quality alternative education and learning programs and offerings.

About the Role:

Working within the Student Engagement - Statewide Initiatives team, this role will be responsible for:

  • Researching and building the evidence base for high-quality alternative learning settings in state and non-state education pathways
  • Developing resources and case studies to support alternative education and learning guidance materials for schools and the system
  • Providing advice to schools and regions on appropriate alternative education and learning responses
  • Leading workshops and other consultation processes on the development of resources.

Working closely with Curriculum, Teaching and Learning team, the successful applicant will have:

  • Relationship-building skills to foster productive partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring development of resources are user-friendly
  • Strong written communication skills and an ability to communicate complex concepts for various audiences
  • Creative and strategic mindset to build effective processes and pathways to embed resources in the Education system
  • High self-efficacy and an ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve shared goals.

Candidates with a sound understanding of the drivers of student disengagement and knowledge of research and evidence relating to alternative learning settings are highly desirable and encouraged to apply.

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 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.

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