Education Officer (Eosd) - Central Queensland Region

The Central Queensland Region Partnerships and Programs team is looking for a motivated Education Officer (State Delivered Kindergarten) to support quality improvement of kindergarten programs, in State Schools across the region. The position will focus on building on the knowledge and capability of school leaders and educators in educational programming and practice (National Quality Standards 1 and 5) to support learners in kindergarten, including those in composite classroom settings. This will include travel to rural and remote areas within the Central Queensland Region to support State Delivered Kindergartens. This position is offered on a temporary full-time basis for a period of 6 months unless otherwise determined.Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Stream 2 /HO1
Workplace Location Central West Qld,Mackay region,Rockhampton region
Job ad reference QLD/CQR554120/24T
Closing date 11-Apr-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Period of 6 months unless otherwise determined
Contact person Katrina Egerton
Contact details 07 4932 4070
Access theThe successful candidate will be employed at the classification listed on the attached role description under EOSD provisions.Your role:The Education Officer will work with School Supervisors, the Senior Advisor - SDK and the wider Partnerships and Programs team to provide contextualised support to ensure children have a great start through high quality learning experiences and successful transitions. As the Education Officer, you will:

• Lead, research and contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of initiatives, programs and projects for the work unit by undertaking project or research work leading to improved corporate performance.
• Provide advice on strategies, initiatives, programs, projects and services to deliver high quality outcomes by modifying or revising established techniques, methods, systems or policies to propose solutions with enduring affects.

Responsibilities include:

• Participate in a range of project teams to develop implementation strategies, manage projects and deliver services.
• Coordinate projects and deliver services, using recent experience and thorough knowledge to deliver initiatives and strategies.
• Develop resources and programs that support high quality practice and partnerships by analysing a variety of alternatives to deliver best outcomes.
• Research, analyse, interpret and develop options and recommendations both autonomously, and as part of a team, to plan, design and provide advice for use in various educational environments.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and work in collaboration with them to provide high quality advice within agreed state wide frameworks and processes.
• Use and model effective and productive work practices to strengthen substantial deliverables expected by stakeholders and meet project expectations.
• Demonstrate a high level of commitment to developing performance and knowledge of teaching, learning and school improvement.
• Conceptualise, identify and develop ideas, consider alternative courses of action, devise action plans and advance new approaches.

Our ideal candidate would possess:

• A 4-year early childhood teaching qualification, demonstrate an understanding of the Australian Curriculum, Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline, Age-Appropriate Pedagogies and effective Transitions.

Mandatory Requirements:

• You must be a permanent employee of the department with a substantive teaching or classified officer role employed under Teaching in State Education Award – State 2016, have current full registration as a teacher and should be aware that temporary internal moves for the purposes of the department's payroll processes are referred to as internal secondments.
• Employees' engaged temporarily as Education Officer - Special Duties have a requirement of 36¼ hours per week attendance and arrangements as outlined in clause 7.4 of the Department of Education State School Teachers Certified Agreement 2019.
• When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

To Apply:

• 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 may 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.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Role DescriptionInformation Package for Applicants