Principal Program Officer - Early Childhood Strategy and Performance

About the Department:

The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering a quality early childhood sector, a high performing education system and supporting a vibrant arts and cultural sector for Queensland. We promote equity and excellence and Queensland's cultural identity in our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights. We are committed to working together with Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples to close the gap.

Our objectives are: to ensure every child is starting strong by providing the foundations for children's futures through quality early childhood and care services.

About the Role:

As the Principal Program Officer, you will:

Research, develop and implement new service delivery models for early years' services to be delivered across Queensland.
Support program management and capacity building to improve outcomes for Queensland's children and families.

Responsibilities Include:

Contribute to the development of strategic initiatives and provide advice on policy development, operational planning and practice.
Research, manage and implement programs and projects ensuring the strategic aims and objectives of the government are achieved.
Provide analysis and advice on operational policy, program and legislative issues affecting early childhood services.
Contribute to the design, planning and review of programs and strategies for the provision of early childhood development initiatives in Queensland.
Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.

About You:

To be successful in this role you will need :

Flexibility to work across a number of programs and projects.
Have exemplary writing and oral communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail and coordination skills.
Be innovative and collaborative.

Interested? To Apply:

Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
Attach a maximum 2 page written response outlining your experience and suitability for the role and what motivated you to apply.

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.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

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