Principal Communications Officer - Attraction & Engagement

job

recruited via Department of Education and Training (Queensland) (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

Job Reference QLD/CO674652/25T

Closing date January 22, 2026

Location Brisbane Inner City

Contact

0412 113 855

About this job

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.

We are looking for an experienced marketing and communications professionals to bring fresh, innovative ideas to help deliver on our ambitious communication objectives. This role focuses on promoting teaching as a highly desirable career, recruiting teachers for state schools across Queensland and positioning the Department of Education as an employer of choice for both teaching and non-teaching careers.

This is a 12-month opportunity with the potential for extension. We welcome applications from individuals seeking full-time, part-time or job-share arrangements.

What we're looking for:

• Collaborators: Team players who can work across functions to plan, prepare and deliver tailored communication and marketing strategies, assets and initiatives that achieve outstanding results.
• Outcomes-driven professionals: Passionate individuals who can transform ideas into clear, actionable plans, keep projects on track, and measure the success of campaigns and initiatives.
• Digital communicators: Creators of high-quality, on-brand and engaging content for diverse audiences across multiple channels, including organic and paid media.
• Content and comms enthusiasts: Experts in crafting targeted, proactive and compelling communications across various formats, such as EDMs, blogs, articles, websites, social media and print materials, to attract, engage and recruit top talent.
• Audience-focused strategists: Professionals who leverage data, insights and best practices to inform campaigns, refine audience segmentation and drive engagement for maximum impact.
• Highly organised individuals: Skilled at managing priorities, meeting deadlines, reporting and maintaining transparency with colleagues about project progress.

Why join us?

Our small, friendly, and supportive team fosters a collaborative, creative, and inclusive work environment where fresh thinking is valued and encouraged. We embrace flexible work arrangements to help you thrive both professionally and personally. With two dedicated team office days each week, you'll have the opportunity to connect, contribute and grow in a workplace that prioritises innovation, teamwork and a work-life balance.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please review the Principal Communications Officer Role Description.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Please attach a 1–2 page written response outlining your interest in the role, how your skills, experience, and achievements align with the requirements of the position, and any flexible work arrangements you may be seeking.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description

Application Downloads

CO674652_25T Role Description.pdf

Applicant Information Package.pdf