What you will do Provide expert advice and coaching across the business to a range of stakeholders, including managerial staff and executive leadership, to support research projects/activities. Lead the use of research across the QCAA through the embedding of evidence-led and research-based decision-making practices to support quality and service improvement initiatives. Provide expert advice to the Director (including the development of briefs and reports) on issues related to the high-level research and innovation agenda, emergent issues that may require innovative and targeted responses, and responses to national and international trends and practices in Kindergarten to Year 12 curriculum, assessment, and certification. Lead the conduct of research projects and formulation of recommendations to support evidence-based planning and decision making on matters relating to contemporary curriculum, assessment and credentialling practices and trends and future issues. Contribute to opportunities to position QCAA as a thought leader in curriculum, assessment, and education practices (including the publication of articles and conference presentations as relevant). Liaise with external stakeholders including key tertiary institutions and relevant research and innovation partners to establish and foster relationships that further the strategic objectives of QCAA. Contribute to the development of resources and services that manage potential impacts of change for Queensland and the three schooling sectors, including the development of training programs for internal and external stakeholders. Implement and execute activities that encourage participation, accountability, transparency, responsiveness, equity and inclusiveness. What we are looking for The QCAA is committed to selecting the person best suited to the role and to furthering equity and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from all gender groups, Aboriginal people, Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with all abilities. The ideal candidate for this role: Prioritises projects and tasks efficiently, in line with team commitments (leads strategically) Gains insight into issues by analysing the available information in a critical manner (makes insightful decisions) Supports others by providing timely information within own area of expertise in an articulate and non-technical manner (builds enduring relationships) Takes personal accountability for learning, and eagerly pursues new knowledge and experiences (pursues continuous growth) Demonstrates respect and appreciation for legislation and policy frameworks by consistently operating to key standards (demonstrates sound governance). The ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate the following technical capabilities: Knowledge and expertise in designing and conducting research to address issues of strategic importance and influence policy and practice within time, budget and other constraints. Experience designing and implementing research capability building activities. Experience using multiple, complementary methods and collaborating with internal and external teams to design and implement strategic research and innovation projects. * Knowledge of, or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, current and emerging curriculum and assessment issues, including, but not limited to, artificial intelligence and academic integrity.
