Principal Project Officer

2 weeks ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia Queensland Fire Department Full time
Queensland Fire Department

Status: Temporary Flexible Full-time

Tenure Period: 6 months

Possibility Of Extension: Yes

Classification: AO7

Salary: $4,948.00 - $5,300.00 per fortnight

Division: Strategy & Corporate Services

Region/Directorate: People & Culture

Work Unit: Organisational Development

Location: Any QFD Corporate Hub location

Closing Date: Midnight, 15th April 25

Reference No: QLD_QFD_20707_25

About Us:
The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) provides fire prevention, preparedness and response services to fire in the built and landscape environments, as well as scientific and specialist capabilities to Queensland communities. The QFD provides a multi-hazard emergency response, including road crash rescue, bushfire, hazardous material, technical and vertical rescue severe weather incidents, remote and swiftwater rescue, and provides a number of functions supporting community safety outcomes.

The department encompasses Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR), Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ), as well as the broader department which work together to pre-empt, prevent, mitigate and manage the consequences of fires and other emergencies on Queensland communities and support our large volunteer membership across the state.

Purpose of the role:
The vision of the People and Culture Directorate (PCD) is to support the organisation in being a diverse, inclusive and a safe department that fosters and supports innovation and the development of our workforce. We work to develop our workforce's capabilities to serve the community while cultivating the leaders of tomorrow to deliver future services.

Your key accountabilities:
Responsibilities:
Your part in our vision and success of the department will see you lead by example and model QFD values and behaviours in the delivery of the responsibilities of the role, which include but is not limited to:
  • Manage the on-time delivery of projects, with a focus on delivering a HR/IR knowledge base management system that supports staff and volunteers to get the right information at any time, identifying opportunities to improve project delivery whilst ensuring we are meeting our commitments.
  • Development of written content on existing and potential future industrial relations and employee relations queries and content to enable informed advice to be provided to QFD leaders.
  • Lead and manage the implementation of strategies and plans, in line with the departments project management methodologies, tools and set timeframes to ensure the successful delivery of the project.
  • Provide high-level advice to senior management and key stakeholders on a range of issues impacting and/or influencing the development of program initiatives, to enable informed business decisions.
  • Support risk and issue identification, assessment and mitigation activities by ensuring risks and issues are documented, reviewed and escalated as appropriate.
  • Manage and participate in project planning to address current and future leader and employee needs regarding PCD's portfolio and build the relevant knowledge base management system to enable consistent advice to be distributed across the department.
  • Develop, maintain and foster strong relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to optimise program delivery, drive innovative solutions, and facilitate effective communication to achieve project outcomes.
  • Prepare and review complex reports, submissions, briefs, correspondence and communications related to program strategy, performance, and delivery, in accordance with departmental requirements and governance.
Capabilities:
Role: To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the "key accountabilities" for this role:

Leadership Competency Stream – Program Leader:
  • Stimulates ideas and innovation
  • Makes insightful decisions
Results:
  • Builds enduring relationships
  • Drives accountability and outcomes
Accountability:
  • Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces
  • Demonstrates sound governance
Want more information?
Please contact Sarah Ryan, Director Organisational Development on phone 0488 035 561 or email sarah.ryan@fire.qld.gov.au.

How To Apply:
Please refer to the QFD Public Service Application Guide [All PS Classifications/Streams and Senior Officer] for information on how to apply for this role and contact us to discuss any reasonable adjustments if required.
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