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System EnhancementDepartment of Education Queensland

OneSchool ATAR Transition Initiative

Department of Education
January 2019 - January 2020
16 professionals (2 development teams)

Project Overview

Spearheaded a critical initiative to enhance the OneSchool software system used across all Queensland schools, while managing the transition from the OP (Overall Position) system to the ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) framework. This project involved complex integrations, new functionality development, and ensuring seamless adoption across educational institutions.

Project Impact

Successfully transitioned Queensland's entire education assessment system from OP to ATAR, affecting thousands of schools and tens of thousands of students. The project ensured continuity in education services while implementing a major policy change.

Project Objectives

Enhance OneSchool software for all Queensland schools

Manage transition from OP to ATAR assessment system

Develop new functionalities for improved educational administration

Ensure seamless adoption across all educational institutions

Project Scope

Led two development teams totaling 16 professionals, including team leads, developers, Test Manager, Test Analysts, and Report Writer. The role encompassed comprehensive management of project schedules, change control, and risk mitigation strategies.

Key Areas

  • Software enhancement and development
  • Federal mandate compliance
  • Agile and Scrum implementation
  • Stakeholder management across multiple departments
  • ServiceNow integration

Key Achievements

On-Time Delivery

Achieved timely, budget-compliant delivery of high-profile project mandated by federal education policies

Team Leadership

Successfully managed two dedicated development teams, ensuring cohesive work across development, testing, and reporting functions

Cloud Innovation

Designed elegant, cloud-hosted solutions utilizing APIs for improved system integration and user engagement

Statewide Impact

Contributed to landmark shift in student assessment practices affecting all Queensland schools

Technologies Used

OneSchool PlatformServiceNowCloud APIsAgile/ScrumPRINCE2SQL ServerIntegration Services

Key Deliverables

  • Enhanced OneSchool system with ATAR capabilities
  • Cloud-hosted API solutions
  • Production Readiness Certificates
  • Comprehensive documentation
  • Training programs for educators
  • Transition management framework

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