Principal Program Delivery Officer

Principal Program Delivery Officer, Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority – Brisbane QLD The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) is seeking a Principal Program Delivery Officer to join the Program Management Unit. The Principal Program Delivery Officer is a senior member of the Program Management Unit. The role provides leadership, advice and tactical support in the coordination, management and delivery of strategically aligned assessment events and services across the programmes administered by the Authority. The ability to conceptualise and identify business and system improvements ensuring staff are skilled and capable to advance new approaches is a requirement. What you will do Lead, oversee and coordinate multi-disciplinary corporate functions and delivery teams, as outlined, providing a single point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Manage and undertake significant operational and corporate events delivery improvements projects providing authoritative, professional and timely advice, reports and briefings regarding best practice strategies, innovation and priority areas to improve partnerships and engagement with stakeholders. Assist in positioning the unit to respond to change and mitigate high risk elements of operational and administrative tasks to meet the requirements of NAPLAN and senior internal and external assessment events and Monitor current and emerging issues, contribute to the development, implementation and review of operational plans and initiate action to reach timely resolutions that meet business requirements. Establish and maintain professional relationships and work collegially to ensure effective integration, coordination and liaison across stakeholder. Manage performance, mentor and coach your team to facilitate continued development and overall high performance. Ensure compliance with recordkeeping standards while managing timely, accurate and complete information to enable smarter decision making. What we are looking for The QCAA is committed to selecting the person best suited to the role and to furthering equity and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from all gender groups, Aboriginal people, Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with all abilities. Works with the team to organise work priorities so they deliver on broader organisational commitments (leads strategically) Works with the team to develop shared objectives and clear indicators for success (drives accountability and outcomes) Role models persistence and supports others to work through obstacles in the delivery of projects (drives accountability and outcomes) Develops awareness of strengths and development needs, and reflects on the effectiveness of own behaviour and approach (pursues continuous growth) Acts as a role model for the team by actively seeking feedback and communicating openly about learnings (pursues continuous growth) How to apply Please read the information in this document and the Information for Applicants document. Your application should include: a letter or statement (up to 2 pages maximum) that addresses the points outlined in the 'What you will do' section your résumé (up to 3 pages) that details your qualifications and experience, and the names of two work-related referees, one of which should be your immediate supervisor. Documents must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format and use at least 11-point font size. Apply online at If you have technical difficulties or to discuss reasonable adjustment options, please email ***************@qcaa.qld.edu.au. #J-18808-Ljbffr