Principal Education Officer

1 week ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Queensland Department of Education Full time

The Far North Queensland Region is seeking a Principal Education Officer to manage the Wellbeing and Guidance team within the broader Student Services Directorate; an overview of the role is listed below.

This is a temporary position Until 10 December 2027, based in the Cairns Regional Office.

If you're ready to make an impact, apply now

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

About the Department

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 Role

  • Lead operations of the Wellbeing and Guidance services including coordinating and supporting the provision of guidance and counselling services across Far North Queensland, ensuring the proactive and strategic implementation of the student learning and wellbeing framework and coordination of rapid responses to support schools.
  • Management and support for Student Wellbeing and Guidance Services in the region including Principal Advisor, Mental Health, Senior Guidance Officers, Senior Advisors Psychology and Senior Advisors Social Work.
  • Lead strategies that foster high quality collaboration, communication and information sharing to enable an understanding of the complexities and challenges that exist in the areas of mental health and wellbeing, family and student support, student protection and assisting students in achieving positive educational, developmental and lifelong learning outcomes.
  • Lead implementation of project planning from data analysis through to reporting to senior regional staff.
  • Experience consulting, collaborating and partnering with multidisciplinary and multiagency teams on shared priorities and outcomes is preferred.

Interested? To Apply

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one referee should be your current line manager.).
  • Attach a written statement (2-page maximum)  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.

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