Principal Communications Officer

Job Reference QLD/CO670664/25P

Closing date December 7, 2025

Location Brisbane Inner City

Status Permanent

Contact 0433 411 371

About the Department

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 Opportunity

The Communications and Engagement team, as part of the Department of Education's Infrastructure Service's Division, deals with real people which is why we're looking for the real deal - an experienced communicator who can produce well-considered stakeholder communications.

In this permanent role your ability to deliver accurate proactive and reactive communications will see you take a lead function in our team, identifying key and contentious issues, working within tight timeframes and with multiple stakeholders to promote the critical work of the division.

With excellent writing skills, demonstrated experience in crafting corporate communications, and a desire to form strong, productive working relationships, you won't be afraid to pitch in with your multi-disciplinary communications team when needed.

Help us to shape the community's understanding of the importance of great infrastructure and how it impacts educational outcomes.

About You

Our ideal applicant is a skilled communications and stakeholder professional who believes there is always more to learn.

• You have an ability to obtain and maintain the confidence and support of internal and external stakeholders and peers by ensuring the delivery of professional, contemporary, accurate and responsive communications and stakeholder engagement strategy and recommendations.
• You are effective working in a high-pressure environment, under tight deadlines and with limited resources.
• You are comfortable in providing internal consultancy and communications advice to executive members and teams to ensure the consistency of key messages are delivered in a format, style and tone appropriate to the situation and audience.
• You are experienced in developing corporate communications and engagement strategies to enhance and protect the reputation of the Department of Education and the Infrastructure Services Division with stakeholders and the public.

To apply

We will assess your application based on the following:

• Submit a brief resume that outlines your suitability for the role and includes contact details for two referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor.
• You will be prompted online to answer a series of questions (the questionnaire will open after you have clicked apply and entered your personal details)

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.

Application Downloads

CO670664_25P - Role Description.pdf

Applicant Information Package.pdf