About this job
About the Department:
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights. Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.
About Yarrabah State School:
Yarrabah State School is committed to providing high quality education for all students with a focus on continuous improvement. Yarrabah State School's high expectations are reflected in our school motto 'Aim High Like a Seahawk'.
About the role:
As the Senior Project Officer, you will:
- Undertake specialist project activities by overseeing the development, implementation and monitoring of programs plan and phases, including the coordination of the various activities associated with achieving the project objectives.
Responsibilities include:
- Undertake all aspects of project management including scope, time, cost, procurement, quality, risk, human resource and communication management ensuring alignment with the strategic direction of the college/school.
- Undertake planning, consultation and research to ensure best practice approaches to the design, implementation and evaluation of projects being managed.
- Effectively communicate, collaborate, maintain and partner with key stakeholders, clients and external suppliers/vendors developing strategic working relationships to ensure solutions are aligned to business requirements.
- Maintain best practice in service delivery and support through the maintenance of currency of knowledge with the latest technologies being offered and undertake specific research and investigations to identify potential benefits for the school.
- Apply innovative techniques to resolve technical issues and undertake system analysis, system design or more specialist activities that improve productivity and client services.
- Manage software licence and hardware registers to ensure all assets are licensed correctly and accounted for, including undertaking periodic audits and equipment stocktakes, and managing equipment movements, wiping and data backups.
- Adhere to quality assurance policies and procedures and government standards and contribute to the development of documentation for operational infrastructure changes and new initiatives.
- Manage and support the team environment by proactively sharing knowledge with team members through informal interchange, workshops, documentation, as well as mentoring and coaching of other technical and non-technical staff.
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 response to the How you may be assessed section of 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.
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.
ance (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.