Principal Project Officer - Statewide Initiatives

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

Job Reference QLD/CO672840/25P

Closing date January 16, 2026

Location Brisbane Inner City

Status Permanent

Contact 07 3034 5819

About this job

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 Role

The Engagement Team, Student Support Branch is looking for an experienced AO7 Principal Project Officer, with a knowledge of schools and an interest in evidence-based programs that support student engagement and learning. This role is in the FlexiSpace project team and will largely focus on supporting FlexiSpace programs in more than 100 schools across the state, and may contribute to other alternative education project priorities.

This role provides professional guidance and support to school leaders, school staff and regional colleagues on the implementation of best-practice alternative education programs in schools. This role requires the successful candidate to work closely and collaboratively with schools.

Your Responsibilities

The Principal Project Officer will be responsible for the development of resources and tools to support program delivery, monitoring and reporting on education and implementation data, managing program risks, analysing outcomes, identifying and developing strategies to build staff capability regarding student engagement and supporting schools to implement FlexiSpace and alternative education programs with fidelity, in line with best-practice evidence.

The Principal Project Officer will be responsible for writing briefs, responding to correspondence, contributing to submissions and will provide advice to senior officers on program risks and benefits.

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) in response to 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

CO672840_25P - Role Description.pdf

Applicant Information Package.pdf