Principal Program Officer

5 months ago


Brisbane, Australia Eden Richie Recruitment Full time

Eden Ritchie is seeking a Principal Program Officer to lead the program management function that includes advice and coordination of disability, seniors and carers investments. This position will support the Manager in ensuring the investment in the sector aligns with relevant strategies and the requirements of the sector, along with meeting probity and governance procedures. You will also work closely with data analysts to use data and evidence to inform strategic recommendations for program design and delivery.
- 1 month
- Brisbane CBD

**As the Principal Program Officer, your key responsibilities will include**:

- Lead the design, implementation and monitoring of programs and initiatives in relation to the provision of high-quality services to seniors and Queenslanders with disability.
- Coordinate significant end-to-end procurement and grant processes including evaluation and selection of suppliers in partnership with various business areas and stakeholders.
- Review the performance of a diverse range of suppliers to ensure effective utilisation and value for money of the investment and make evidence-based recommendations for action.
- Establish and maintain review mechanisms to effectively monitor the progress and outcomes of program activities and prepare high quality, timely reports and briefing notes in relation to these matters.
- Support high level liaison, consultation and negotiation with internal and external stakeholders as part of the program management function.
- Prepare a range of high-quality written material including executive correspondence, briefing material, speech notes, presentations, reports, memorandums for approval, project plans, information papers and discussion papers.
- Actively participate in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with stakeholders within and across government and broader human services networks.
- Contribute to a professional environment through personal commitment to ethical behaviour, staff wellbeing, skills development, professional growth and continuous improvement.
- As a member of the team, undertake tasks allocated by the Manager and Director Program Design and Delivery in a constantly changing work environment to support innovation and efficient delivery.

You will have experience across the public, private and/or not-for-profit sectors and a strong background in program management, stakeholder engagement, and procurement and/or grant management. You will have a proven track record in dynamic and challenging environments along with governance policies and processes.

**Role specific/technical skills**:

- Experience in Queensland Government procurement and grants processes (including experience using _SmartyGrants_) will be highly valued.

**If this role sounds like you, please APPLY NOW submitting your resume in WORD format.**

**If you would like more information or to discuss the role, please contact Luuk Piet on 07 3230 0028**

Job Reference: 588546



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