Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (Organisation site)
400 George Street, Brisbane 4000
The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) is seeking a Principal Project Officer, Kindergarten to join the K-10 Curriculum and Assessment Branch. The K-10 Curriculum and Assessment Branch is responsible for the support of the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG), and the development of support resources and delivery of professional learning for the P-10 Australian Curriculum including the learning areas, cross-curriculum priorities, and general capabilities.
In the Principal Project Officer, Kindergarten role, you will:
lead or participate in project teams to develop advice, resources (including assessment examples), and professional development materials to support implementation of the QKLG;work collaboratively, using research and stakeholder consultation to plan, develop policy advice and resources that is informed by research and data;work collaboratively to develop and deliver professional learning across services in a range of contexts, with a range of stakeholders;lead and manage projects within timelines, using allocated resources and involving officers across the office of the Authority and external participants;provide expert advice to the Manager and the Director on issues related to the early years of education, policy initiatives and transition to school;create and maintain professional relationships between QCAA and key stakeholders;prepare briefings, correspondence and reports and other high-level correspondence;participate in forums, workshops and discussion groups in relation to the work of the QCAA.Reporting relationships This role reports to the Manager, Kindergarten, the K-10 Curriculum and Assessment Branch. No roles report directly to this role.
What we are looking for The QCAA is committed to selecting the person best suited to the role and to furthering equity and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from all gender groups, Aboriginal people, Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with all abilities.
The ideal candidate for this role:
Thinks critically and acts on the broader purpose of the system (leads strategically);Makes considered, ethical and courageous decisions based on insight into the broader context (makes insightful decisions);Builds and sustains relationships to enable the collaborative delivery of customer-focused outcomes (builds enduring relationships);Demonstrates accountability for the execution and quality of results through professionalism, persistence and transparency (drives accountability and outcomes);Pursues opportunities for growth through agile learning, and development of self-awareness (pursues continuous growth);Technical – uses their strong knowledge of the QKLG to play a lead role in the development and delivery of professional learning resources in a range of contexts, with a range of stakeholders.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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