About this job
Who We Are:
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.
The Capability branch is in the State Schools Strategy Division.
The Capability branch is committed to investing in professional expertise for a confident and professional workforce to deliver what matters for every student.
A key function of the Capability branch is the Education Futures Institute (EFI) that delivers high-quality, targeted and evidence-informed capability development for a multi-disciplinary workforce.
The role of Project Officer is offered on a full-time temporary basis, until 31 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.
About the Role:
As a Project Officer, you will play an important role in leading and coordinating the delivery of high-quality professional learning at the Metropolitan North Region Education Futures Institute.
Key functions of this role include:
- Leading administrative, organisational and corporate support functions to enable the effective delivery of capability programs and initiatives.
- Coordinating booking, travel and financial activities, including processing and reconciling corporate card payments, in line with departmental standards and using appropriate software systems.
- Liaising with senior management, team members, departmental colleagues and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high‑quality administrative support services.
- Providing executive and organisational support, including diary management, scheduling, communications and correspondence, with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
The ideal applicants are individuals who demonstrate:
- Outstanding communication and customer service skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong organisational, prioritisation and problem‑solving skills to manage competing tasks and deadlines in a busy environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, Content Manager and Microsoft Teams; experience with SAP is desirable.
- A collaborative and positive approach, with the ability to work effectively within a diverse team and thrive in a fast‑paced environment to deliver meaningful outcomes in education
Submit Your Application:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a maximum 2-page written response using minimum 10pt font outlining your suitability for the role in response to the attached role description and within the context of the role as described above.
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.