Senior Project Officer - Statewide Initiatives

Job Reference QLD/CO673912/25T
Closing date January 12, 2026
Location Brisbane Inner City
Contact 07 3034 5907

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.  

Your Responsibilities 

As the Senior Project Officer, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:  

  • The Engagement Team, Student Support Branch is looking for an experienced AO6 Senior Project Officer, with a knowledge of schools and an interest in evidence-based programs that support student engagement and learning.
  • This role, in the Statewide Initiatives team, will largely focus on establishing educational intervention programs and where required, infrastructure solutions to improve student education and engagement outcomes.
  • The role may also contribute to other alternative education project priorities including the FlexiSpace and Link and Launch initiatives.
  • The successful candidate will be required to work closely and collaboratively with schools, regions and the department's Infrastructure Branch.
  • The Senior Project Officer will be responsible for supporting program delivery through monitoring and reporting, identifying risks, analysing outcomes, preparing briefs, responding to correspondence, contributing to submissions and advising senior officers on program status.

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 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.