Job Description
This pivotal role involves championing the development and implementation of a comprehensive roadmap for inclusive infrastructure design across Queensland state schools, directly contributing to a transformative 10-year Infrastructure for Learning plan. You will be at the forefront of embedding inclusive design thinking into every aspect of school infrastructure, working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to ensure that educational environments are accessible, equitable.
The position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on policy and practice, while enjoying flexible working opportunities and the support of a knowledgeable, dependable team committed to positive change.
* Play a key role in shaping the future of inclusive education infrastructure by leading strategic projects that drive real systems change across Queensland schools.
* Work closely with a wide range of stakeholders—including students, staff, First Nations representatives, and equity advocates—to co-design solutions that foster accessibility and equity.
* Benefit from flexible working opportunities within a supportive and collaborative environment that values your expertise and encourages professional growth.
Your Key Responsibilities
As Principal Project Officer Inclusive Design, you will play a central role in driving forward an ambitious agenda to embed inclusivity at the heart of school infrastructure planning. Your day-to-day work will involve developing robust frameworks that set new benchmarks for accessibility and equity in educational environments.
* Lead the research, design, and delivery of an inclusive infrastructure design framework tailored for Queensland state schools, ensuring it meets the needs of all learners.
* Provide expert strategic analysis and advice to inform policy development across planning, asset management, and educational contexts.
* Plan and facilitate targeted engagement activities with diverse stakeholder groups—including students, staff, First Nations representatives, and equity advocates—to ensure broad input into design processes.
* Translate insights from research and stakeholder engagement into actionable principles, guidance documents, and practical tools ready for project implementation.
* Manage project milestones, risks, reporting requirements, and dependencies to guarantee timely delivery within the fixed 18-month term.
* Prepare high-quality briefing notes, reports, visual frameworks, and presentations tailored for executive audiences to support informed decision-making.
* Collaborate effectively across infrastructure, policy, and education teams to influence enduring systems change in line with organisational objectives.
* Identify opportunities for pilot initiatives or demonstration projects that showcase the application of inclusive design principles in real-world settings.
* Ensure compliance with relevant design standards, codes, legislation, and policy throughout all stages of project delivery.
About You
To excel as Principal Project Officer Inclusive Design, you will bring a wealth of experience navigating complex environments where inclusivity is paramount. Your background may span education policy development or built environment project management—what matters most is your commitment to fostering accessible spaces through thoughtful collaboration.
* A high-level understanding of inclusive design concepts such as universal design, accessibility standards, and equity considerations within education or infrastructure settings is highly desirable.
* Demonstrated experience working strategically to deliver policy or project outcomes in complex public sector or government environments is essential.
* Strong engagement skills with proven ability to co-design solutions alongside diverse groups including under-represented communities.
* Proven track record managing projects independently while delivering quality outputs within fixed deadlines is required.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are necessary for producing well-structured reports, briefing notes, minutes, and correspondence for various audiences.
* Confidence using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, PowerBi, Microsoft Teams; experience with records management tools such as Content Manager is advantageous.
* Basic data collection and analysis capabilities are important for evidence-based decision making throughout project lifecycles.
* A background or qualifications in education, infrastructure planning, architecture/design, public policy or human-centred design would be highly regarded but are not mandatory.
* Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams while maintaining a strong focus on achieving shared outcomes.