Project Officer - Educational Leadership

Queensland Government; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in Queensland seeks a Project Officer for Educational Leadership. You will lead the delivery of professional learning initiatives, coordinate flagship programs, and communicate with key stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong writing and communication skills, along with excellent attention to detail. This is a full-time temporary position until June 30, 2026, with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the vision and strategic directions of the Department of Education.
• Flexibility to work across multiple priorities.
• High level writing and communication skills required.
• Excellent attention to detail and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and initiate activities of flagship programs.
• Procure venues and key partners for programs.
• Prepare reports and planning documentation.
• Resolve problems and assist in developing departmental processes.
• Communicate and manage cohorts within flagship programs.

Skills

Understanding of the vision and strategic directions

Flexibility to work across a number of priorities

High level writing and communication skills

Excellent attention to detail and coordination skills

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Education Futures Institute (EFI) in the Queensland Department of Education.

The EFI is a key system initiative in the department's education strategy, Equity and Excellence: Realising the potential of every student, to empower departmental staff, educators, school and system leaders to build professional expertise through high quality, targeted capability development across their career.

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 Us

The Capability branch is located in the State Schools Strategy Division. The Capability branch is committed to a thriving and capable workforce equipped with the skills and confidence to support every student to realise their potential. A key part of the Capability branch is the Education Futures Institute (EFI) that delivers high-quality, evidence-informed and equitable capability development for a diverse workforce across key career stages.

The EFI provides high quality, targeted professional learning for staff located in metropolitan, regional, rural and remote locations across the state. The EFI empowers staff with the skills, knowledge and capability to excel in their role.

The role of Project Officer is offered on a full-time temporary basis, until 30 June 2026, with the possibility of extension.

About The Role

As Project Officer, Educational Leadership you will play an important role in leading and coordinating the delivery of high-quality professional learning at the Education Futures Institute, Capability Branch.

Key Functions Of This Role Include

• Planning and initiating activities of flagship programs in line with project objectives and timelines
• Procuring flagship program elements including venues and key partners
• Preparing reports, spreadsheets, planning documentation and other written correspondence utilising a range of computer software packages.
• Resolving problems and assist in the development and implementation of initiatives, policies, processes and systems for effective and efficient administration of departmental services.
• Communicating and managing cohorts within flagship programs
• The Project Officer reports to the Manager, Educational Leadership.

The Ideal Applicants Are Individuals Who Demonstrate

• Understanding of the vision and strategic directions of the Department of Education
• Flexibility to work across a number of priorities.
• High level writing and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and coordination skills.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

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) your suitability for the role in response to the attached role description and within the context of the role as described above. (minimum 10pt font)

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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