About this job
About the Department of Education:
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to giving all children a great start, engaging young people in learning, creating safe and inclusive workplaces and investing in communities for a stronger Queensland. Our human rights commitment is to create a stronger, fairer Queensland by respecting, protecting and promoting human rights in everything we do. Our objectives are: A great start for all children, Every student succeeding, Building Queensland communities, Safe and capable people delivering our vision, Fair and safe workplaces and communities. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.
About your role:
As the Program Officer you will:
- Undertake specialist project activities to achieve the outcomes expected of the program.
- Oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of program plans and phases, including the coordination of the various activities with achieving the program objectives.
Responsibilities include:
- Support the development of communication materials (such as slide decks, publications, promotional materials, video productions).
- Support the development of communication plans in liaison with content experts.
- Prepare, edit and publish a range of communication content for departmental publications, newsletters, websites, social media and correspondence.
- Work with team members and stakeholders, including the in-house graphic design team and external suppliers, to create engaging content and resources.
Our ideal applicant will have the following key attributes:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail in the preparation of communication materials and approval documentation.
- Comms all-rounder with the ability to work collaborative in and across teams.
- Works collaboratively with colleagues and suppliers, such as graphic designers and videographers.
- Ability to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines and deliver quality work in a timely manner.
- Competency in communication tools, platforms and software including Microsoft, Adobe, Canva and Vision 6.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the 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.