Description:
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Education Futures Institute in the Queensland Department of Education.About The Department
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to ensuring Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the economic and social development of Queensland. The Department delivers world-class education services to all students and contributes to the achievement of Queensland's employment, skills and economic priorities DoE is a large and diverse organisation with a united commitment to teaching and learning environments that are centred around child, student, and staff wellbeing and safety.
The Capability branch is located in the Schools and Student Support 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 Education Futures Institute provides customised and co-designed professional learning programs to empower staff to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to excel in their role.
About The Role
As a Senior Project Officer, you will play an important role in leading and coordinating the delivery of high-quality professional learning at the EFI Professional Learning Centre in Brisbane CBD.
Key Functions Of This Role Include
- Provide oversight of EFI centre operations and logistics, including venue management, administration, AV, facilities and risk management.
- Maintain and enhance operational procedures to ensure smooth operations, efficiency and compliance with workplace health and safety regulations and accessibility requirements.
- Provide exceptional client-service and delivery including strong relationships with key stakeholders, staff, colleagues, and external service providers, ensuring a high-quality experience for attendees.
- Lead a small team, ensuring clear communication, role delegation and professional support.
- Provide advice and support to branch senior leadership team and regional campuses as required.
The ideal applicants are individuals who demonstrate:
- Event management skills and experience coordinating the delivery of complex events, preferably in a government or education setting, with a willingness to step in and assist with event operations.
- Strategic planning and problem-solving skills; an ability to troubleshoot, anticipate challenges and develop solutions.
- Leadership and organisational skills; experience managing teams and fostering a positive, collegial work culture, with high attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills.
- Technical & AV proficiency with familiarity with audio visual systems and troubleshooting for live events is advantageous but not essential.
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page response to the How you will/may be assessed section of the attached role description.
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).
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Occupational group Administration
7 Apr 2025;
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