Principal Policy Officer - Student Wellbeing

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.

The Student Wellbeing team are seeking a dynamic team member to assist with the management of a range of projects and initiatives across the student wellbeing portfolio, including:

• Wellbeing Workforce; Share the Dignity in Queensland Schools
• GPs in State Schools Program
• Health Practitioners in Primary Schools Program
• Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Inclusion
• LGBTIQ+ Student Inclusion.

As Principal Policy Officer, Student Wellbeing, you will:

• Assist with the review and update of key student wellbeing procedures and policies.
• Conduct research and analysis to support the provision of expert advice and the development of key student wellbeing projects and initiatives.
• Assist in organising internal and external consultation, including the development of plans, surveys, support materials and reports.
• Assist with the development of communication plans and prepare a range of stakeholder communication including, presentations, newsletters and emails.
• Draft and edit briefing materials, cabinet submissions, responses to ministerial or departmental correspondence, policy or research papers.
• Assist with procurement processes and contract management to secure products and services to support students'.
• Collect, manage, and report on datasets across multiple platforms to support evaluation and review of projects.
• Assist with budget processes, including facilitation of appropriation payments and paying invoices.

About you:

The ideal applicant will possess:

• Demonstrated experience supporting management of projects and initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience assisting with the review/evaluation of policies, procedures and projects.
• Proven ability to achieve high levels of productivity autonomously, in complex, high-pressure environments.
• Ability to provide high-level advice and support to senior officers of the department and schools regarding the development of programs and initiatives to support student wellbeing.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, critical analysis and ability to apply whole-of-government perspectives.
• Ability to deliver results within tight timeframes with high levels of accuracy.
• Knowledge of, or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, issues impacting student mental health and wellbeing.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.

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

CO676061_26T Role Description.pdf

Applicant Information Package.pdf