Principal Project Officer

3 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time

About the Department of Education

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

Your Role

As the Principal Project Officer, you will:
Design, plan, and implement evidence-based strategies, innovative solutions, and programs to achieve strategic objectives.
Lead research, development, and evaluation of strategic issues and initiatives, providing expert advice on policy development, operational planning, and practices to the leadership team.
Develop and deliver high-quality information materials for publication, ensuring clarity and relevance for diverse stakeholder audiences.
Collaborate with key stakeholders and facilitate consultation opportunities to align program goals with the needs of schools and communities.

About You

The ideal applicant will possess:
Proven ability to research, analyse, and synthesise complex information, collect data, and monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of strategic initiatives and programs.
Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills, with demonstrated experience in producing high-quality policy papers, briefings, reports, and submissions within tight deadlines and competing priorities.
Advanced stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to gather, analyse, and clearly articulate feedback to inform decision-making and program outcomes.
Adaptability to work across multiple projects and support diverse program activities effectively.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

We strongly encourage applicants from all life experiences and backgrounds to apply. Please tell us about any additional support or adjustments, such as interpreting services, physical requirements, or assistive technologies, that will enable you to demonstrate your ability to meet the inherent requirements of the role.

How to Apply

Please attach the following:
Your current resume (maximum three pages)
Provide a brief response (maximum 2 pages) explaining your interest in the role. Additionally, outline how your experiences align with the expertise described in the "What We Are Looking For" section and how they equip you to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of the Principal Project Officer.

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.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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