Principal Project Officer - Regional Engagement Programs

Are you committed to supporting young people to stay connected, engaged and thriving?

Join a team that builds workforce capability to support young people, through the design and delivery of professional learning, tools and resources that strengthen practice and consistency across regions.

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

Contribute to the design and delivery of professional learning that builds consistent, evidence-informed and person-centred practice to enhance engagement, belonging, wellbeing and outcomes for young people.

Responsibilities include:

• Plan, coordinate and deliver capability-building across regions (face-to-face and online).
• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen engagement, wellbeing and belonging across stakeholder networks.
• Prepare and review briefings, reports and communications to support governance, evaluation and quality assurance.
• Collaborate to contextualise professional learning to local needs while aligning with departmental frameworks and strategies.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with regional staff, partner agencies and stakeholders.
• Apply sound judgement to manage competing priorities, track progress and meet timelines.
• Use digital tools and systems to enhance communication, collaboration and delivery.
• Model professionalism, adaptability and inclusive practice that contributes to a positive workplace culture

About You

You will bring:

• Experience supporting the design, development and delivery of professional learning that builds workforce capability.
• Strong face-to-face training, facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to represent departmental policies and procedures accurately and engage meaningfully with diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in student support and/or complex case management practice, including experience working with young people and families. A background in a related discipline will be highly regarded.
• Experience working with or alongside families, young people and service networks to support students at risk of disengagement.
• Demonstrated capability in developing high-quality PowerPoint presentations and online learning materials that are practical, impactful and visually engaging.
• Experience managing, or the ability to coordinate, the logistical and technical requirements of training delivery, including venues, AV/IT setup and equipment.
• Experience or transferable skills in procurement processes, including sourcing and coordinating training venues and related services.
• Ability to maintain and apply contemporary knowledge of case management practice and frameworks.
• Strong project coordination and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of departmental frameworks, policies and priorities for supporting priority cohorts.
• Commitment to inclusive, ethical and culturally safe practice consistent with departmental values and the Student Learning and Wellbeing Framework.
• A current Blue Card (or ability to obtain) and willingness to engage in practice-based activities (e.g. shadowing or role-swaps with regional staff) to maintain practice currency.

Desirable:

• Experience in developing online learning materials and resources for digital delivery.
• Familiarity with platforms such as SharePoint, QLearn or other Learning Management Systems (LMS), or the ability to rapidly acquire these capabilities.

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a maximum 2-page response in Arial 10 font outlining your suitability against the key capabilities and experience required for the position

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.

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 Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.