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. About the Role: The Principal Program Officer (Identified) will work with a small team to engage with Department of Education regional teams and stakeholders to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student outcomes. We value a person with a positive attitude and a willingness to work across the Partnerships and Programs teams when required. Capabilities such as organisational skills, time management and high level written and verbal communication are essential. The ability to multi-task across teams and provide accurate and timely support to the Manager and Directors is required. We are seeking a person that has had experience in a range of project teams and experience coordinating project teamwork, including maintaining and reporting of project milestones. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of First Nations Partnerships and Programs that will expose the successful person to a range of skills, knowledge and development in the area of First Nations student outcomes. A mandatory requirement of this role is: For this position, it is a genuine occupational requirement that it be filled by an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person as set out in Section 7 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1991 for the purposes contained in Section 25 of that Act. Verification of Aboriginality and/or Torres Strait Island heritage For administrative purposes, in relation to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a person who identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is either: of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; or accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which he or she lives. By definition a person who is not an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cannot be employed (on any basis) to perform the duties of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role. Applicants to this position may have to provide confirmation of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. Interested? 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 outlining your experience and capabilities you can bring to this role 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.
