Principal Project Officer

1 month ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Davidson Full time
Role Overview

Davidson is partnering with a well-known client in the Queensland Government to deliver a 6-month Fixed-Term Hybrid Contract for a Principal Project Officer skilled in process and policy work, and procurement.

Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and manage critical projects within a high-impact transformation portfolio.
  • Drive change and ensure project success through effective communication and strategic execution.
  • Lead project teams to support a reform agenda.
  • Provide expert advice on project design, development, and implementation.
  • Generate progress reports, correspondence, briefings, and submissions.
  • Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and records.
  • Build strong partnerships and maintain effective networks with key stakeholders.
About You

A successful candidate will be a collaborative project management professional with strong communication and consultative skills, ready to navigate complex change.

Key Requirements
  • Proven consultative, communication, and negotiation skills in a reform environment.
  • Knowledge and experience with project management methodologies and frameworks.
  • A collaborative approach to teamwork and stakeholder engagement, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in change management, benefits realisation, and workflow redesign.
  • State Government and Local Queensland Government experience is advantageous.
What We Offer

Please apply by uploading your current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Paul Kapiniaris, quoting reference JN-112024-38744. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit www.davidsonwp.com.



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