AddressJob details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Policy & Planning Classification AO7 Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City Job ad reference QLD/CO550179/24T Closing date 28-Mar-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration ASAP to 28 June 2025 Contact person Maria Lathouras Contact details (07) 3328 6804
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About the Department of Education:
The Department of Education are 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:
As the Principal Policy Officer, you will:
- Support the development, implementation and evaluation of student engagement initiatives including review and analysis of statewide data metrics for monitoring impact and outcomes
- Work collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders to support and monitor the implementation of strategic actions to lift engagement of children and young people in education, training and employment
- Lead and coordinate reporting requirements, including preparing policy papers, briefings, reports and submissions for Senior Officers and the Minister
- Represent the department, as required, on departmental and external committees and working groups
- Provide policy expertise and project support in a high-performing team delivering multiple initiatives to support whole-of-government priorities.
The ideal applicant will possess:
- Ability to research, analyse and synthesise complex information, collect data and monitor and evaluate the success of student engagement initiatives.
- Strong written and interpersonal communication, with experience contributing to the development of policy papers, briefings, reports and submissions in an environment of tight deadlines and competing priorities.
- Be able to assist in developing practice guidelines, governance processes and data collection, with experience contributing to policy papers, briefings, and submissions.
- The ideal applicant should also possess an understanding of procurement processes and the ability to liaise and negotiate with stakeholders, including from the non government sector.
- Flexibility to work across projects and support the work of multiple Directors.
- Understanding of the youth engagement strategy's key initiatives: https://education.qld.gov.au/students/student-engagement
Please direct queries to Maria Lathouras on (07) 3328 6804.
How to Apply:
- Applications should submit a brief resume, contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history);
- And a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities under "How you will be assessed" in 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.
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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)
Information Package for Applicants
CO550179_24T - Role Description (PDF, 159KB)
Role Description
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