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.

This role requires teaching experience and expertise in at least two General Science syllabuses and mentoring independent inquiry projects. Experience in scientific research programs would be highly advantageous.

What You Will Do 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 Information for Applicants 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.

Apply online at www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au .

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Occupational group

Education & Training

📌 Principal Education Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane