The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) is seeking two (2) Principal Education Officers to join the Sciences Learning Area. The role of the Principal Education Officer is to lead and develop initiatives to assist and support teachers in their implementation of curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment programs. The Principal Education Officer leads teams of casual writers and assessors to develop syllabuses and resources, quality assure school-devised assessments and school judgments and develop and mark external assessments.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/QCAA36/2026
Closing date 11-Oct-2026
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Salary Other
Job duration
Contact person Amber Salmon
Contact details
[email protected] tel: 07 3864 0293
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What you will do
This role requires teaching experience and expertise in Chemistry and/or Physics.
In the Principal Education Officer role, you will:
- lead teams of casual writers and assessors to support the development of curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment products and services
- lead teams of casual writers and assessors to quality assure school-devised assessments and school judgments and to develop and mark external assessments
- work collaboratively with Principal Project Officers and Activity Managers to ensure alignment of products and services with whole of organisation directions, policies and procedures
- revise and redevelop curriculum products and resources including senior syllabuses and guidelines
- lead the development of the annual subject report(s)
- provide timely and high-quality client focussed assistance and support to schools, teachers and other key stakeholders
- provide expert advice to Learning Area Managers and Directors on issues related to the implementation of senior curriculum and assessment
- lead forums, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities.
Reporting relationships
This role reports to the Manager, Learning Areas Unit – Science. A number of casual positions will report to this position at events throughout the year.
What we are looking for
The ideal candidate for this role:
- works with the team to organise work priorities so they deliver on broader organisational commitments (leads strategically)
- gathers insights and embraces current ideas and innovation to inform future practice (stimulates ideas and innovation)
- inspires others by driving clarity, engagement and a sense of purpose (inspires others)
- demonstrates accountability for the execution and quality of results through professionalism, persistence and transparency (drives accountability and outcomes)
- fosters an inclusive workplace where health, safety and wellbeing are promoted and prioritised (drives accountability and outcomes).
How to apply
Please read the information in this document and the document. Your application should include:
- a letter or statement (up to 2 pages maximum) that addresses the points outlined in the 'What we are looking for' section
- your résumé (up to 3 pages) that details your qualifications and experience, and the names of two work-related referees, one of which should be your immediate supervisor.
Documents must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format and use at least 11-point font size.
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Further information
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Documents
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Role Description
📌 Principal Education Officer (Sciences) (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane