Principal Project Officer - Reviews, Curriculum, Teaching and Learning

This role offers an exciting and unique opportunity to bring to life the department's vision for Junior Secondary: On track for success. This priority recognises the changing needs of our young adolescent learners - generation alpha - as they navigate their way through their learning journey. This role will contribute to designing and implementing an evidence-informed approach and provide a strong focus on professional expertise and systems required to maximise the engagement, learning and wellbeing of all young adolescent learners. This is a temporary full-time position until 31 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

About The Department

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 not limited to;

• Contribute to the development of the department's strategic priorities associated with Equity and Excellence: On track for success phase of schooling
• Research, analyse and synthesise current evidence and practices that support positive and confident transitions from upper primary into and through junior secondary
• Prepare reports, briefings, presentations and communications for the project Director and Senior Leaders.
• Engage collaboratively, productively and professionally with the Junior Secondary team, and with internal and external stakeholders including schools, regional officers, researchers and teams across the department.
• Develop resources to support implementation of project deliverables including the web presence, communications and presentations.
  
  
  

Highly Desirable Skills And Experience

• Personal drive and integrity to lead projects and work autonomously
• Commitment to collaboration and teamwork
• Effective time management and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Deep knowledge of the developmental characteristics of young adolescent learners and the practices that support their effective transition into and through junior secondary schooling.
  
  
  

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How To Apply

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of 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.

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