Principal Community Engagement Officer - Office of the DDG, Early Childhood, Regulation & Communication

Description:

We’re looking for a creative and experienced communicator to join our Early Childhood Communications team! In this key AO7 role, you’ll lead strategic projects that shape the future of Queensland’s young learners, workforce, and services.

You’ll bring strategic thinking, creativity, and strong stakeholder engagement skills to deliver impactful internal and external communications. From planning to execution, you’ll thrive in complex environments, managing projects with clarity and influence to drive meaningful outcomes.

If you’re passionate about storytelling, building relationships, and making a real difference in early childhood education, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and help shape the future!

About The Department Of Education

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us .

Why This Role?

Are you a talented and experienced communications professional looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our small but high-performing Early Childhood Communications team in a key AO7 role. This is a 2-year opportunity to make a meaningful impact by leading the development and delivery of strategic communications initiatives and campaigns that shape the future of Queensland's young learners, workforce, and services.

As a versatile communicator, you'll bring strategic thinking, creativity, and exceptional stakeholder engagement skills to deliver high-impact internal and external communications. You will thrive in complex environments, communicating with clarity and influence to achieve outcomes that matter.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead end-to-end communication projects, from planning through to execution, evaluation, and reporting.
• Develop and deliver innovative communication strategies and campaigns for early childhood education and care initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and success.
• Drive outcomes that support the Department's vision for early childhood education and care.
  
  
  

The Perfect Fit

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has a proven track record in delivering strategic communications and campaigns in complex environments.
• Demonstrates creativity and the ability to think strategically to solve challenges and deliver results.
• Excels in stakeholder engagement, with the ability to build trust and influence diverse audiences.
• Is highly organised and capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
  
  
  

Mandatory Requirements

There are no mandatory qualifications or prerequisites for this role. However, a tertiary qualification in the field of communications, marketing, advertising, and/or events management is desirable for this role.

I nterested? To Apply:

• A brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor).
• A statement (no more than 2 pages) outlining your achievements and capabilities to fulfil the role responsibilities.
  
  
  

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Occupational group Marketing, PR & Communication