An exciting opportunity exists to join a dynamic team as a Principal Project Officer, driving positive change through the Respectful Relationships Education (RRE). As Principal Project Officer, you will play a key role in promoting effective respectful relationships in schools, and help create safer, more inclusive communities.
Apply now to be part of the RRE team, learning meaningful work that makes a real difference to state-wide improvement in student wellbeing through effective RRE. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 14 July 2025 until 31 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.
About The Department
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About The Role
This role offers a unique opportunity to influence education policy and practice to strengthen RRE as a whole-school primary prevention approach, work collaboratively on the development of teaching and learning resources, deliver engaging and impactful collaborative forums, and design awareness raising strategies and promotion materials.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Lead and participate in project teams to undertake project planning, implementation and review and undertake ongoing research and analysis of contemporary issues related to the relevant projects.
- Prepare project management and production documents, briefing materials, correspondence, submissions, papers and reports on related activities of the program/work unit.
- Lead and coordinate the development and production of a range of products, services and activities to facilitate a cohesive and supportive team environment.
- Develop strategies in partnership with key stakeholders, business areas and providers to ensure the delivery and monitoring of agreed program/work unit outcomes encouraging a strong customer focus.
- Consistently provide high level leadership and participation to the project team in undertaking project planning, implementation and review.
Highly desirable skills and experience;
- Highly organised with demonstrated capability to manage a high volume of work, meet timelines, maintain confidentiality, and work autonomously to achieve required outcomes to a high standard within set timeframes and budgets
- Comprehensive knowledge of Australian Curriculum Version 9 (particularly Health and Physical Education), Health Senior Syllabus, and systemic priorities regarding respectful relationships education as a whole-school primary prevention approach, curriculum implementation, and effective pedagogical practices
- A team player with exceptional written and verbal communication, including presentation and group facilitation skills
- Adaptable, shows initiative and a keen problem solver who works towards finding effective solutions.
How To Apply
- Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A maximum 2-page written response outlining suitability for the role in response to:the ‘Your opportunity', ‘ Responsibilities include' and ‘ About you ' sections of the job advertisement; and 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.
Occupational group Education & Training
