Description:
The Disability, Inclusion and Student Services Branch are seeking applications for a dedicated Principal Project Officer to join their team on a full-time temporary basis, from 19 May 2025 until 30 June 2027 unless otherwise determined.
As the Principal Project Officer, you will:
- Manage implementation and monitoring of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) projects, products, services and activities to meet departmental goals.
- Provide strategic policy and proactive planning advice on specific issues relating to the various projects and services being delivered by the team.
Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Education & Training Classification AO7 Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City Job ad reference QLD/CO625227/25T Closing date 23-Mar-2025 Yearly salary $131080 - $140381 Fortnightly salary $5024.30 - $5380.80 Job duration 19 May 2025 to 30 Jun 2027 Contact person Melissa Grogan Contact details (07) 3513 5820Access the National Relay Service
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.
About the Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Undertake project planning, implementation and review, and the ongoing research and analysis of contemporary issues related to implementation of Positive Behaviour for Learning.
- Prepare project management documents, briefing materials, correspondence, submissions, papers and reports.
- Coordinate the identification, analysis, scoping, planning, implementation and evaluation of a range of PBL projects, services and activities.
- Develop strategies in partnership with key stakeholders, business areas and providers to ensure the delivery and monitoring of agreed program outcomes and PBL initiatives.
- Provide high level advice to the Manager, senior executives and key stakeholders, to ensure professional excellence in the design, planning and reporting of program initiatives.
- Liaise, consult and collaborate with other work units within the department, other government departments and agencies, and relevant professional associations and networks.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg written statement in response to 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.
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.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.