Principal Project Officer

This pivotal role will see you 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.

What you'll do:

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. You will engage deeply with stakeholders from varied backgrounds—ensuring their voices shape every stage of the process—and transform these insights into clear guidance that can be readily adopted by project teams. Success in this role means delivering high-impact outcomes within tight timeframes while maintaining meticulous attention to detail in documentation and reporting. Your ability to collaborate across functions will be essential as you help steer complex projects towards lasting positive change.

• 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.

What you bring:

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. You possess exceptional interpersonal skills that enable you to connect meaningfully with stakeholders from all walks of life. Your proficiency with digital tools ensures efficient workflow management while your analytical mindset supports evidence-driven recommendations. Above all else you are motivated by the opportunity to contribute positively towards more equitable learning environments through diligent project stewardship.

• 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.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to creating accessible learning spaces that reflect the diversity of Queensland’s communities. By prioritising inclusive design at every level—from policy through to practical implementation—it fosters an environment where every student can thrive regardless of background or ability. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to support work-life balance alongside ongoing training opportunities that encourage professional development. The culture here is one of genuine collaboration: teams share knowledge freely; leadership is supportive; everyone’s contribution is valued equally. If you are passionate about making a tangible difference in public education while growing your own expertise within a nurturing setting this is an ideal place to advance your career.

What's next:

If you are inspired by the prospect of shaping more inclusive educational environments across Queensland we encourage you to take the next step today!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your journey towards making a lasting impact starts here.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Noah Young on +61 7 3032 2283 for a confidential discussion.