Are you passionate about enhancing international student experiences and ensuring compliance with education standards? The Department of Education International is seeking a dedicated Principal Project Officer to lead accreditation and compliance activities across accredited Queensland state schools. In this role, you'll also provide expert guidance and support to schools, helping them deliver high-quality experiences for international students.
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About The Department
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
Within the Department of Education, the Department of Education International, trading as Education Queensland International, provides education programs, services and experiences for students and teachers in Queensland and overseas.
The International Student Programs team supports schools and overseas students through a variety of programs, policy and procedures, as well as professional development.
About The Role
As the Principal Project Officer, Strategy and Performance, you will have responsibility for the following:
- Contribute to the current review and refinement of International Student Programs policies, procedures and supporting documentation.
- Lead high-quality compliance activities for accredited schools and deliver strategic projects that enhance international education outcomes across the unit, branch, and division.
- Partner with schools and regional alliances to promote the consistent delivery of high-quality services that align with departmental policies and procedures, as well as state and Commonwealth legislation.
- Oversee the management, monitoring, and review of Memorandums of Understanding with private-sector English Language Pathway Providers, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives and compliance obligations.
- Design and implement strategies to support international teams within schools, including training programs, professional feedback and performance improvement initiatives.
- Lead activities to ensure full compliance with the legislative requirements of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018 , and support obligations under the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006.
- Design, develop, and manage effective communications and engagement strategies for schools, stakeholders, partner organisations, and other education sectors, both domestically and internationally.
About You
- Strong understanding of policy, procedures, and legislation.
- Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, tailored to different audiences.
- Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Self-motivated and outcome-focused, with a strong team mindset.
Why join us?
- Be a pivotal part of a team dedicated to delivering quality education to international students.
- Contribute to the growth and success of Queensland's international education sector.
- Engage in meaningful work that makes a difference in students' lives.
- Collaborate with professionals committed to excellence and innovation in education.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
- Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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