About this job
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education is 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.
As Principal Policy Officer, Student Wellbeing, you will:
- Manage, incoming and outgoing correspondence and requests from within the department, other government agencies, key stakeholders and general public.
- Draft and edit briefing materials, cabinet submissions, responses to ministerial or departmental correspondence, policy or research papers.
- Provide input on departmental or government reporting on issues related to the student wellbeing portfolio.
- Assist with the recruitment, procurement and contract management related to service providers.
- Collect, manage, and report on datasets across multiple platforms to support evaluation and review of projects.
- Assist with budget processes, including facilitation of appropriation payments and paying invoices.
- Cultivate effective relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders.
About You
Applicant's key attributes:
- Exceptional writing skills, critical analysis and ability to manage the preparation of correspondence and requests.
- Proven ability to achieve high levels of productivity autonomously, in complex, sensitive or high-pressure environments.
- Ability to provide high-level advice and support to senior officers of the department and schools regarding the development of programs and initiatives to support student wellbeing.
- Exceptional written and interpersonal communication, with an ability to consult and negotiate persuasively on strategic policy issues and facilitate stakeholder meetings and briefings to senior management.
- Skills and experience relevant to financial processes and data management are highly desirable.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Applications should include a brief resume, contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor), and
- A brief response (maximum 2 pages) to the “How you will be assessed” section of the attached role description.
For further information on the position please contact Ben Aloia, Manager, Student Wellbeing on Phone: 07 3513 5918 or Email: Benjamin.ALOIA@qed.qld.gov.au.
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.