Principal Advisor

A unique opportunity exists to join a state-wide project delivering training to Queensland state school staff in the technical skills required for the use of physical skills in restrictive practices, in alignment with the Department of Education's Restrictive practices procedure.

Successful applicants will oversee the delivery of this training across the state, offering high-level support, guidance, and advice to ensure the successful implementation of a sustainable training model. You will deliver training within agreed timeframes, budgets, and quality standards, with travel across Queensland required as part of the role.

These are temporary, full-time project positions based at Central Office, Brisbane, and are available until 30 June 2026 (unless otherwise determined).

About the Role

The Principal Advisor, Restrictive Practices Training (Technical Skills) will:

• Travel across the state to deliver in-person professional learning in technical skills required for the use physical skills in restrictive practices.
• Implement state-wide wide training in technical skills required for the use of physical skills in restrictive practices, ensuring that the outcomes of programs are aligned to, and supportive of, the department's agenda for improvement in schools.
• Support project planning to assist with the development and implementation of strategic initiatives related to state schooling.
• Provide high level strategic advice to senior officers of the department and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with relevant regional personnel.
• Provide strategic advice on methods.

Your Responsibilities

The Principal Advisor, Restrictive Practices Training (Technical Skills) has responsibility for the following:

• Deliver in-person professional learning in technical skills required for the use of physical skills in restrictive practices across the state.
• Deliver on and collaborate in the implementation of a sustainable training model to deliver training in technical skills required for the use of physical skills in restrictive practices in Queensland state schools including (but not limited to) project management, procurement activities and contract management.
• Collaborate with central team and key stakeholders to implement a state-wide sustainable training model to deliver technical skills required for the use of physical skills in restrictive practices in Queensland state schools including (but not limited to) the organisation of participant registrations, venues, catering and travel.
• Support the development of operational guidelines, processes and/or training plans in relation to training delivery of training in technical skills required for the use of physical skills in restrictive practices.
• Contribute to and implement project plans to clearly outline outcomes, deliverables, timelines, resource requirements and performance measures on time and on budget for initiatives.
• Work with regions to facilitate delivery of training in technical skills.
• Support the progression of strategies and initiatives to improve the safety and wellbeing of students and staff with the aim of reducing and eliminating the use of restrictive practices in schools.
• Identify and manage project issues, providing authoritative advice, management and correction of risks relevant to program objectives, and ensuring continuous improvement and innovation in the delivery of high-quality services.
• Establish training data collection, analyse data and provide reports for the Director, Behaviour Capability on training in technical skills required for the use of physical skills in restrictive practices.
• Establish and maintain effective liaison, communication and collaboration processes with regional services and schools, to support the implementation of training in technical skills required for the use of physical skills in restrictive practices.

Highly desirable skills and experience

Our ideal candidate would possess:

• Teaching and or education experience or an understanding of, and experience involving, Queensland's state schools.
• A demonstrated strong ability to develop sensitive and practical responses to complex issues and the ability to provide advice to senior staff where issues of quality, timeliness, sensitivity and confidentiality are paramount.

Other responsibilities

Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.

• The Principal Advisor, Restrictive Practices Training (Technical Skills) reports to the Director, Behaviour Capability within Schools and Student Support.

Applicant Response:

Applicants are required to submit a brief resume, contact details for 2 referees (one of whom is your current supervisor) and a maximum 2-page written response outlining your suitability for the role in response to the position outlined above.

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.