Principal Project Officer - Curriculum, Teaching and Learning

Job Reference QLD/CO672970/25T
Closing date January 19, 2026
Location Brisbane Inner City
Contact 07 3034 5084

About this job

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.  

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and participate in project teams to undertake project planning, implementation and review and undertake ongoing research and analysis of contemporary issues related to the relevant projects.
  • Prepare project management and production documents, briefing materials, correspondence, submissions, papers and reports on related activities of the program.
  • Lead and coordinate the development and production of a range of products, services and activities to facilitate a cohesive and supportive team environment.
  • Develop strategies in partnership with key stakeholders, business areas and providers to ensure the delivery and monitoring of agreed program outcomes encouraging a strong customer focus.
  • Provide high level advice to the Director, Executive Director and key stakeholders, to ensure professional excellence in the design, planning and reporting of program initiatives.
  • Liaise, consult and collaborate with other work units within the department, other government departments and agencies, and relevant professional associations and networks.
  • Consistently provide high level leadership and participation to the project team in undertaking project planning, implementation and review.

Highly desirable knowledge, skills and experience:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of AC V9 The Arts Years 7-10 Dance, Drama and/or Music and AC implementation experience in secondary contexts with additional experience in primary years preferred.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of systemic curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, reporting and moderation priorities.
  • Demonstrated expertise in and exceptional written communication skills for developing curriculum materials aligned to AC The Arts and systemic priorities including year/band planning, unit planning and assessment tasks with marking guides.
  • Highly organised work practices with demonstrated capability to work autonomously and as a team player with demonstrated capability to manage a high volume of work achieving required outcomes to a high standard within set timeframes and budgets.
  • Adaptable, shows initiative and a problem solver who works towards finding effective solutions.

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 key responsibilities and 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.