About Us 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. The Capability branch is in the State Schools Strategy Division. The Capability branch is committed to investing in professional expertise for a confident and professional workforce to deliver what matters for every student. A key function of the Capability branch is the Education Futures Institute (EFI) that delivers high-quality, targeted and evidence-informed capability development for a multi-disciplinary workforce. About the Role As a Project Officer, you will work as a valued member of our team and play a vital role in supporting staff in the Capability Branch deliver high-quality professional learning through operational, administrative and corporate services support. Key functions of this role include: Overseeing operational support contributing to the delivery of capability programs and initiatives Managing human resource and finance support across the branch including HR - appointment forms, on/off boarding activities, TSS and MyHR finance - SAPA payments, accruals, invoice payments, purchase orders, GPEVs, vendor management, corporate card Building and sustaining collaborative relationships with regional staff, key internal and external stakeholders to support branch programs and initiatives Preparing documentation, reports, presentations and other written correspondence The Project Officer reports to the Manager, Governance & Operations Education Futures Institute. About You The ideal applicants are individuals who demonstrate: Outstanding communication and customer service skills and the ability to build and sustain positive relationships with team members, clients and stakeholders. High level skills in problem solving, prioritisation and managing competing demands in a timely manner. Excellent attention to detail and proficiency in Content Manager and Microsoft suite. Experience with SAP and TSS would be beneficial Enjoy working with a diverse team to deliver outcomes and make a positive impact in education in a high paced environment 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 maximum 2-page written response using minimum 10pt font outlining your suitability for the role in response to the attached role description and within the context of the role as described above. 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.
