Principal Education Officer

This is a permanent, full-time position commencing ASAP

The Department of Education’s strategic directions outline the commitment for every child, from Kindergarten to Year 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.

The Role

This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly accomplished teacher and educational leader to shape and influence teaching and learning across public schools. Drawing on your expertise in contemporary, evidence-based educational practice, you will lead strategic initiatives that strengthen professional practice, enhance educational excellence and drive sustainable school improvement. Working at a system level, you will identify emerging opportunities, address complex challenges and deliver initiatives that have a meaningful impact on student achievement and outcomes.

As a trusted advisor and collaborative leader, you will engage with senior executives, school leaders and key stakeholders to achieve shared priorities and drive positive change. The Principal Education Officer researches, plans, implements and evaluates specialist teaching and learnin…