Principal Project Officer - Department Of Education International

If you're looking for an opportunity to support the development of the strategy and performance activities across the Department of Education, International - this role is for you. We are looking for a motivated individual, who is able to proactively engage with stakeholders, unpack complexity and detail, and develop clear, creative and future-focused products in a dynamic environment. The role requires you to influence others, use your ability to think creatively, communicate complex concepts to support users of our products achieve the Department of Education, International's strategic objectives.

About Us:

The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to giving all children a great start and ensuring Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the social, economic and cultural development of Queensland. The department sets the foundations for quality early learning experiences and delivers world class education services. We are committed to ensuring our education and care systems are aligned to the state's employment, skills and economic priorities, and inspire creativity, critical thinking and resilience. DoE is a diverse organisation with the largest workforce in the state. We are committed to teaching, learning and care environments that have at their centre child/student and staff health and safety.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Provide accurate advice related to international student welfare to school principals and the Director, International Student Programs.
• Deliver quality outcomes in the pursuit of enhancing the student experience and student safety, for example Water Skill events, 1800 QSTUDY and Holiday Adventure Programs.
• Form meaningful and purposeful relationships with school staff and provide program improvement recommendations to principals of Queensland State Schools.
• Operationalise the policy and procedure framework of International Student Program, including compliance, accreditation, training, monitoring and governance activities.
• Led activities required to ensure successful outcomes and compliance with all legislative requirements set by the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) and to support the Education General Provisions Act (2006).
• Undertake and manage project implementation plans comprising work breakdown structures including estimates of resources needed, time required and completion dates.
• Contribute to the management of communications, agreements and performance monitoring of all strategic alliances with schools, agency networks, relevant. organisations and other education sectors domestically and internationally to ensure the appropriate growth and development of programs for DE International.
• Review and design strategies to schools including training, communication, performance, Annual implementation planning and policy reviews.

Highly desirable skills and experience;

• Strong background in policy, projects and international education.
• Flexibility to work across a number of priorities.
• High level writing and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and coordination skills.
• Great at stakeholder engagement and negotiation.
• Innovative and collaborative.

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

How to Apply:

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A maximum two-page summary outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

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. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )