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.
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 recent 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).
Occupational group: Education & Training
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📌 Principal Education Officer (Sciences) (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Queensland