About this job
About the Department of Education:
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. DoE 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.
Your Role:
As the Principal Program Officer, you will:
- Manage the delivery of early childhood programs, including contract and performance management of funded services, as well as the effective and efficient administration of funding via the online grants management system, ensuring a strong and effective customer service focus.
- Support program management and capacity building to improve outcomes for Queensland's children and families.
The Principal Program Officer reports to the Manager of the work unit.
Responsibilities include:
- Contribute to the development of strategic initiatives and provide advice on policy development, operational planning and practice.
- Research, manage and implement programs and projects ensuring the strategic aims and objectives of the government are achieved.
- Provide analysis and advice on operational policy, program and legislative issues affecting early childhood services.
- Contribute to the design, planning and review of programs and strategies for the provision of early childhood development initiatives in Queensland.
- Develop and maintain effective linkages with:
- Regional staff to ensure that policies and programs reflect the identified needs and issues and that programs and or services are delivered effectively.
- Other work areas to ensure policies and program proposals are consistent with departmental objectives.
- Other departments and non-government organisations to ensure a focus on outcomes and a whole of government approach to early childhood development.
Interested? To Apply:
- A brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor) highlighting your key skills, experience and attributes relevant to this role.
- A two-page written response on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and attributes would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirement of this role.
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.