Senior Project Officer - Partnerships & Educational Precincts Initiative

About the Department

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About Us

The Mount Isa Education Precinct is a place based initiative, connecting schools with government and non-government agencies. The precinct has 3 broad roles: strengthening student attendance and engagement with school; to improve transitions into, through and out of school; and effective case management of students.

About this Role

As a Senior Project Officer, with the Mount Isa Education Precinct, you will be expected to:

• Have a deep understanding of the Mount Isa community
• Be able to work with both government and non-government organisations
• Connect community partners with key school personal and connect key school staff with external organisations
• Foster collaboration between schools, community partners, and government agencies to deliver locally responsive, integrated strategies to enhance student engagement and belonging.
• Lead precinct projects and working parties to develop and implement key precinct initiatives
• Understand the barriers that some young people and their families face in successfully accessing education and work to address these barriers
• Form and maintain strong partnerships with First Nations communities, government agencies and community groups to support student success.

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) to the How you will may 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

• NQR670776_25T - Role Description.pdf
• Applicant Information Package.pdf

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