Principal Program Officer, Partnerships and Programs - South East Region

An exciting opportunity exists for an early years professional to join our collaborative Partnerships and Programs team. This role leads early years initiatives to support effective practices that optimise learning and development outcomes for children.

Central to the position is contributing to the development and management of strategic priorities that strengthen continuity of learning and support positive transitions within the early years, with a focus on Kindergarten to Year 2.

Apply now to play a key role in advancing early years priorities and improving outcomes for children.

Job details

About the Department

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us. 

About the Role

This is a highly collaborative role, working alongside the Early Childhood Education and Care sector, State Schools, internal regional stakeholders and Community partners, promoting a sense of Belonging and Engagement for our youngest learners and their families and carers.

Your Role

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage early childhood specific initiatives to support sustained and consistent implementation, prioritising the participation and engagement of all children in development and learning pathways; and in quality transitions, that lead to successful educational outcomes and wellbeing.
• Develop and implement projects, including risk management strategies and key performance measures to ensure outcomes are delivered in a timely and effective manner.
• Prepare and quality assure correspondence associated with priority projects and initiatives.
• Develop effective partnerships and support communities to implement place-based approaches to improve outcomes for children and families.

In addition to the key responsibilities of this role, the ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG) and The Australian Curriculum - fostering a shared professional language across learning environments.

Advantageous Skills & Experience

Desirable but not mandatory qualifications we are looking for this role are:

• A teaching qualification in the early years would be desirable.

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) 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.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• SER679875_26T - Role Description (PDF, 250KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants