Principal Advisor - Reviews And School Improvement

Principal Advisor – Reviews and School Improvement Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Department: Queensland Department of Education, Office of Reviews and Sport

Position: Permanent AO7 Principal Advisor

About the Office of Reviews and Sport The Office of Reviews and Sport (the Office) is newly established and will drive continuous improvement and excellence across Queensland state schools, education centres and school sport. With a dual focus on education and sport, the Office will promote improvement, accountability and capability building for school leaders and young athletes.

About the Role As Principal Advisor you will head the establishment of the Office in partnership with the Director. You will provide strategic advice and lead key projects to ensure the successful implementation of school, regional and system reviews while advancing Queensland's vision for school sport.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-level strategic and operational advice to senior executives on critical issues related to targeted reviews, audits and sport.

Lead and coordinate key projects to implement targeted reviews and audits, and school sport programs.

Prepare and oversee high-quality advice for senior executives, including cabinet submissions, ministerial and departmental responses, briefing notes, policy papers and government reports.

Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders, representing the Office in key working groups, committees and forums.

Foster an inclusive, positive workplace culture that encourages collaboration, innovation and team well‑being.

About You Experience in leading, motivating and managing teams to achieve objectives.

High‑level interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to summarise information concisely to support evidence‑informed decision‑making.

Knowledge of government systems, policies and procedures and their application in operational practice.

Analytical and conceptual skills; proven ability to present complex concepts clearly.

Experience managing corporate programs, projects and processes at an organisational level, and ability to handle ambiguity and shifting priorities.

No mandatory qualifications; relevant tertiary qualifications in public policy, education or a related field are highly regarded.

Instructions for Applicants For assessment you must provide:

a brief resume, contact details and contact details for two referees, one of whom must be your current supervisor;

a written statement of up to two pages that demonstrates how your skills and work experiences enable you to deliver on the key responsibilities of the role.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for identical or similar vacancies within the Department. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

We welcome support to ensure an inclusive recruitment process.

Contact Charlie Palupe, Director, Office of Reviews and Sport

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