Principal Project Officer

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Are you passionate about supporting the educational success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students? We are looking for an exceptional Principal Project Officer to join our dedicated team in the Metropolitan South Region. In this pivotal role, you will provide cultural advice and guidance to support key stakeholders to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students, to engage in a positive educational pathway. If you are committed to making a difference and have the skills and experience to drive positive change, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position. 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. Why Join Us This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the educational outcomes of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students. You will play a key role in developing and implementing programs that promote educational participation and success. Your work will directly contribute to creating a more inclusive and supportive educational environment for our students. Key Responsibilities Leading strategically: Identify capability requirements and needs to deliver on key priority measures of strategic and operational plans. Professional Development: Plan and coordinate professional development programs and education and training activities for regional and school-based staff and students. Cultural Guidance: Provide cultural advice and guidance to key stakeholders to support case navigation for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students. Support Services: Analyse trends and patterns in data in order to develop and provide support service programs for schools to encourage the educational participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Project Management: Undertake project planning, analysis, integration of project activities, and evaluation of the impact of projects and initiatives. Policy Development: Research, develop, maintain and review operational policies, standards, procedures, and programs to support the unit's function across the department. Qualifications And Skills Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and implications relating to educational outcomes. Proven experience in project management, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders. Ability to develop and deliver professional development programs. Strong analytical and problem-solving 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) to the 'Key Responsibilities' listed in the advertisement. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr