The successful candidate will be employed at the classification listed on the attached role description under EOSD provisions. 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. The role of Senior Education Officer Mackay, Central Queensland Region is offered on a full-time temporary basis, until 26 June 2026, unless otherwise determined. About the role As a Senior Education Officer, Capability you will: Co-ordinate, manage and evaluate a range of capability development activities, aligned to research-based, evidence backed and standards-informed practices, and relevant to the location, context and differentiated model of support. Deliver professional learning and capability for educators, aligned to the implementation of the Australian Curriculum and QCAA senior syllabus, with a focus on school leaders, to enact Equity and Excellence, priorities and focus capability areas. Strengthen school leadership teams', curriculum leaders' and teachers' knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and related disciplinary knowledge by focusing professional development on what students are to learn evidence-based teaching strategies and how to differentiate learning to achieve improvement. Work with your regional team and collaborate with a network of peers around the state in regional campuses and a centrally located team to provide targeted capability development to school teams in the following priority areas: Australian Curriculum; Reading; Effective, evidence-informed whole school approach to pedagogy; Junior Secondary pedagogy; and Early Years/K-2 'Starting Strong'. Maintain teaching competency and currency of knowledge of pedagogy and current curriculum programs to ensure the delivery of effective professional development. The SEOC reports to the Director Capability in Central Queensland Region. Who we are looking for The ideal applicants are individuals who have: Demonstrated teaching and learning competence and capacity to provide pedagogical leadership to promote the achievement of effective teachers and quality learning outcomes for students. Demonstrated competence to lead strategically, make insightful, courageous and ethical decisions and lead change in complex environments. Demonstrated experience in building and sustaining relationships through clarity, engagement and purpose, with a collaborative focus on outcomes. Demonstrated ability to facilitate evidence based, targeted professional learning opportunities that build leader and teacher expertise and improve outcomes for students. Interested? To Apply Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) 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.
