▷ Only 24h Left: Principal Program Officer

3 weeks ago

Mount Isa City, Australia North West Queensland Full time

The purpose of this position is to lead in the development, implementation and project management of departmental and whole-of-government programs and strategies in relation to the provision of human services, with a focus on delegated authority to community-controlled organisations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.

Provide timely and effective high-level advice on operational program, service and policy issues to ensure the department achieves desired outcomes in the provision of human services.

Job details

- Position status: Fixed Term Temporary

- Position type: Full-time

- Occupational group: Community Care

- Classification: AO7

- Workplace Location: North West Qld, Townsville region, Mackay region

- Job ad reference: QLD/666519/25

- Closing date: 04-Nov-2025

- Yearly salary: $133603 - $143125

- Fortnightly salary: $5121.00 - $5486.00

- Job duration: 2 years with possibility of extension

- Contact person: Shenane Law

- Contact details: Phone: 4437 4305; Access the National Relay Service

Targeted Vacancy

It is a genuine occupational requirement that this position be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

The Principal Program Officer's key responsibilities are:

- Develop, manage and implement projects and programs that support the effective delivery of services relevant to the business unit, to primarily achieve delegated authority to community-controlled organisations.

- Provide high level program management advice and direction in relation to human service initiatives.

- Identify information from a wide range of sources and provide strategic analysis and advice on complex operation program, policy and legislative issues relating to the programs and initiatives delivered by the business unit.

- Coordinate day-to-day operations to deliver on project outcomes that support the department's capacity to deliver and maintain quality services.

- Provide high level liaison, consultation and negotiation with internal and external stakeholders towards the development and implementation of whole-of-government policy and program initiatives relating to the programs and initiatives delivered by the business unit.

- Ensure that service delivery arrangements support the department's program and strategic intent.

- Provide high level analysis, advice and recommendations of innovative approaches to new trends and issues that impact on service delivery for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families.

Delegations:

This role has no delegations.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

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