Principal Program Officer

7 days ago


Brisbane, Australia Child Safety, Seniors and Disabilities Full time

The Key Responsibilities for the Principal Program Officer are:

- Undertaking and coordinating community engagement and research and providing strategic analysis and advice on complex policy, program and community relations matters relevant to multicultural affairs. Developing and maintaining positive relationships and engaging with other state government agencies, other levels of government, the non-government sector and key community and corporate stakeholders, including through co-design processes, to identify and develop responses to emerging issues and trends, manage risks in policy and program development and implementation and to communicate government positions on matters pertaining to multiculturalism. - Utilising research and maintaining a high-level of knowledge of current and emerging issues pertaining to policy and program development and implementation, to develop timely and evidence-based strategies, plans, briefings, reports, correspondence and initiatives. Planning, implementing and evaluating strategic programs, projects and initiatives that progress the Government's policy commitment to multiculturalism and vision for a united, harmonious and inclusive Queensland. Coordinating day-to-day operations to deliver on key initiatives, program and project outcomes, including funding contract management, and guiding and supporting other team members. Contributing positively to Multicultural Affairs' team environment by leading and monitoring significant initiatives, sharing knowledge and information and working both autonomously and collaboratively with colleagues.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.



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