AddressJob details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Project Management Classification AO6 Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City Job ad reference QLD/CO547440/24T Closing date 11-Mar-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration ASAP to 30 June 2027 Contact person Natalie Swayn Contact details (07) 3513 5953
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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
The successful applicant will:
- Lead specialist project activities to achieve the outcomes expected of the project.
- Coordinate the development, implementation and monitoring of project plans and phases, including the coordination of various activities and teams associated with achieving the project objectives.
The Senior Project Officer has responsibility for the following:
- Undertake project planning, analysis, integrate project activities and evaluate the impact of projects and initiatives.
- Develop, implement and monitor project services in consultation with stakeholders to ensure identified needs are met.
- Research, develop, maintain and review operational policies, standards, procedures and programs to support the unit's function across the department.
- Prepare briefing material, submissions, papers and reports.
- Coordinate, organise, participate and promote the activities of the work unit.
- Develop and maintain relevant links and networks with other units, other Branches within the department, other government agencies and other entities.
- Assist in coordinating, organising and promoting the activities identified within the program.
- Provide project advice, information and status, including preparation of correspondence, policy responses, speeches, articles, media releases and briefings for the Minister, Director-General and members of the Executive Management Board.
- Provide secretariat support for project governance groups to ensure effective implementation of project objectives within the established timeframes and allocated budget.
- Purchasing essential office supplies and arranging travel for project team. Other responsibilities (as required).
Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate. The Senior Project Officer reports to the Director, Student Engagement and Alternative Learning within Disability, Inclusion and Student Services.
How to Apply
- Applicants are required to 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 in response to 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.
- CO547440_24T - Role Description (PDF, 159KB)
Role Description
Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)
Information Package for Applicants
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