Senior Project Officer (Identified) - South East Region - Partnerships and Programs

Queensland Department of Education; Queensland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education in South East Region is seeking a dynamic Senior Project Officer (Identified) to lead partnerships and programs that improve educational outcomes. You will contribute to professional development, student engagement, and policy development while working with schools, government agencies and communities.

You will bring vision, integrity and collaboration to a culturally responsive team, with responsibilities across project leadership, stakeholder engagement and

Responsibilities

• Provide cultural navigation to education support staff & services.
• Lead innovative projects; and
• Work alongside schools, staff and communities to strengthen educational outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.

Job description

Senior Project Officer (Identified) - South East Region - Partnerships and Programs

Queensland Department of Education – Queensland

We are seeking a dynamic and committed leader who is passionate about education, cultural responsiveness and making a lasting impact.
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.

About the Role:

As a valued member of our regional team, you will contribute to professional development, student engagement initiatives, and policy development that drives meaningful change. You will also foster strong partnerships across schools, government agencies and communities to deliver collaborative and enduring results.

Responsibilities Include:

In this role, you will:

• Provide cultural navigation to education support staff & services.
• Lead innovative projects; and
• Work alongside schools, staff and communities to strengthen educational outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.

Please refer to the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

About You:

To succeed, you will demonstrate your ability to lead with vision, inspire others, and drive accountability while building inclusive and culturally responsive workplaces. We are looking for someone who can think strategically, act with integrity, and bring creativity and optimism to complex environments.

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.