Principal Project Officer - Strategic Implementation

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About the Role

This is an opportunity to work collaboratively within a small team to support implementation of key strategy to enable students to realise their potential.

Key responsibilities of the two roles will involve a selection of:

Develop materials to support teachers to focus on teaching and learning through updates to policy and procedure, and key system messaging
Develop content, help materials, key messages, graphic displays, briefings and strategic messaging for strategic implementation
Support consultations with key stakeholders, regions, schools and teams
Conduct research, and qualitative and quantitative data analysis
Support implementation of the Professional Standards for Middle Leaders
Work proactively and collaboratively within a small team to support project leaders and senior officers by preparing and coordinating reports, submissions, briefings, presentations, meeting minutes and correspondence

The Perfect Fit

The ideal candidate will have the following key attributes:

Demonstrated sound knowledge, or the ability to rapidly acquire sound knowledge of the department's strategic plan, the department's agenda for improvement in state schools, relevant legislation, and policies and strategies relating to state schools.
Understanding of the use of OneSchool in schools would be an advantage.
Proven ability or willingness to acquire ability, to undertake qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
High-level communication and interpersonal skills, and an ability to establish productive relationships with a variety of clients and stakeholders
Ability to design content, graphic displays, and provide creative solutions within a changing environment and in negotiation with key stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability contribute positively to a team to undertake the timely delivery of a variety of project activities.

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 1-page written statement 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.

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