Senior Project Officer - Online Learning

This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP with possible extension and/or permanency

The Department of Education’s strategic directions outline the commitment for every child, from Kindergarten to Year 12 (K to 12) to have access to high quality education underpinned by excellence in teaching and quality leadership. This is an education that meets the needs of the learner, preparing them for future success.

Statewide Services provides the services and supports required by schools to enable student achievement, with a focus on those students and schools that need it most. It encompasses both school and system-facing service delivery. While it primarily exists to support schools, it also has an important system-facing role supporting strategy and policy development.

Service Design and Support provides the shared functions and support needed to provide better services to schools. It also coordinates, implements and supports programs, initiatives, and special projects. Its purpose is to provide strategy, policy and program oversight and operational support to Statewide Services.

The Role

In this role, you will provide specialist advice and support to schools in the use of educational technologies, develop strategies that align with curriculum policy, and deliver professional development to build capability in best practice online learning. You will also liaise with Information Communication and Technology (ICT) teams, education regions and external providers to ensure the successful development, testing and implementation of online learning policies and initia…