Senior Project Officer - Far North Queensland Region - Cairns Office

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Project officer who has great communication skills, is organised and enjoys working with data.

The position will be based at the Cairns office of the Far North Queensland Regional Office and will assist the Student, Child and Family Connect team to support student engagement.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Department of Education:

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.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Undertake project planning, analysis, integrate project activities and evaluate the impact of projects and initiatives.
• Develop, implement and monitor project services in consultation with stakeholders to ensure identified needs are met. 
• Assist in coordinating the development and implementation of policies, practices and procedures.
• Assist in coordinating, organising and promoting the activities identified within the program
• Provide project advice, information and status, including preparation of correspondence, policy responses, speeches, articles, media releases and briefings for the Minister, Director-General and Regional Director and/or Principal.
• Provide secretariat support for project governance groups to ensure effective implementation of project objectives within the established timeframes and allocated budget. 
• Build the capability of colleagues, internal and external stakeholders through supporting networks and/or communities of practice as required.
• Proactively build and maintain positive relationships, including consultation, negotiation and communication with internal and external clients, networks, stakeholders and service providers.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

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 outlining your suitability for the role in response to the attached role description and within the context of the role as described above
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.