EOI - Principal Advisor - North Coast Region

Job Reference QLD/NCR672678/25E
Closing date January 5, 2026
Location Sunshine Coast,Wide Bay
Contact 0409 307 165

About this job

This is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About the Department 

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.  

About the Role

As the Principal Advisor, Regional Services you will:    

  • Manage the regional activities and resources to effectively develop and implement strategic priorities and policy.
  • Assess strategic issues and provide expert advice and support to the Executive Director and members of executive management to enable quality executive decision making.

Your Responsibilities 

As the Principal Advisor, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:  

  • Initiate, lead and manage the Regional Operations and Corporate Governance Team who provide high-level regional operations, governance and services within the region.
  • Provide authoritative strategic and operational advice to regional, leaders on a wide range of legislative, policy and procedural issues.
  • Oversee governance processes that manage the regions enquiries and complaints in line with the Department's Customer Complaints Management policy and procedure, including reporting and records management. 

Interested? To Apply 

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). 
  • Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role des.cription.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.