Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of young people?

As the Principal Project Officer for the Safer Schoolies Initiative, you’ll play a key role in delivering a safe and memorable experience for Queensland’s Year 12 school leavers while minimising disruption to local communities.

This is your chance to lead critical projects, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to a program that impacts thousands of young people and their families. If you thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy event management, and want your work to truly matter, this role is for you.

This permanent part-time role (21.45 hours per week) is based on the Gold Coast and offers the opportunity to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative and rewarding environment.

The Safer Schoolies Initiative delivers a large‑scale response for school leavers, working with nine Queensland Government agencies, community partners, and the City of Gold Coast. Your role includes planning and coordinating critical support services, managing logistics, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure the event runs smoothly while enhancing the safety of young people and reducing community disruption.

In this hands‑on role, you'll develop event plans, oversee systems for risk management, and manage on‑the‑ground operations during Schoolies Week. You'll also play a key role in ensuring compliance with Queensland's Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 and fostering relationships with stakeholders. This position involves flexibility during peak periods, including on‑site work outside standard office hours. Time‑off‑in‑lieu will be provided to ensure you can recharge after event delivery.





What You'll Be Doing

- Plan and coordinate support services, including logistics schedules, operational plans, risk registers, and contingency strategies for the Gold Coast Schoolies response.
- Collaborate with government agencies, community organisations, and partners to achieve shared outcomes.
- Ensure stakeholders meet due diligence under Queensland's Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 and provide necessary training and awareness.
- Oversee on‑site logistics and respond to emerging issues during Schoolies Week.
- Manage project budgets, prepare presentations, evaluate processes, and develop recommendations for improvement.

What We're Looking For

- We're seeking a motivated and adaptable professional who thrives in dynamic environments. Key skills include:
- Experience in project or event management and multi‑stakeholder collaboration.
- Strong skills in strategic planning, problem‑solving, and risk management.
- Excellent communication skills to influence and build partnerships.
- Ability to prioritise, adapt to changing demands, and meet deadlines.

Why Join Us

This role provides an chance to directly contribute to young people's safety and wellbeing while making a positive impact on Queensland communities. Whether creating logistics plans or on‑the‑ground event coordination, your work will make a difference every day.

Mandatory Requirement

This role involves work with children and young people, and therefore requires a valid Blue Card. Visit Blue Card Services for more information.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Occupational Group

Community Care

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📌 Principal Project Officer (Safer Schoolies Support Services) (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 City of Gold Coast