Principal Program Officer

10 hours ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

The Principal Program Officer is responsible for leading a team to manage, monitor and review projects, programs, and systems which directly support the implementation of government priorities and programs across employment and training.
About the role
As the Principal Program Officer, you will
- Lead a team to manage, monitor and review projects, programs and systems which directly support the implementation of government priorities and programs, support collaboration with industry and community stakeholders, and focus on training outcomes and pathways that are directly linked to employment.
- Develop, implement, and monitor a range of operational policies and practices which facilitate and support best practice across the operations of the department, including program delivery, stakeholder engagement and events.
- Carry out performance reporting and analysis, including the use of contemporary recording and reporting frameworks to inform strategic decision making, resource management and local planning processes.
- Prepare reports, briefing papers, letters, speeches, and promotional materials and maintain detailed, accurate and up to date distribution and stakeholder databases.

What we are looking for
**The position requires an applicant who can**:

- Demonstrated high level program and project management skills and expert knowledge of the vocational education and training sector in Queensland.
- Highly developed conceptual, analytical, research and computer skills as demonstrated by a record of analysis of information, data and trends, the preparation and presentation of findings through reports and presentations, and contribution to the achievement of department objectives.
- Ability to build and sustain effective relationships with a range of stakeholders, management and staff as evidenced by the achievement of business objectives and performance targets.
- Well-developed planning and organisation skills, including the ability to meet expectations and deadlines, through the achievement of results and accurate completion of work within pre-determined time frames and a framework of accountability.
- Demonstrated effective communication, consultation and negotiation skills and the ability to provide independent advice, both written and verbal, to senior officers on diverse issues.

Refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities and what we are looking for.
How to apply
- Your current resume
- Provide a short statement (maximum 1 page) telling us why you are interested in this role, outlining what your motivation is to join us, what you will bring to the role and what you will get out of it

We're committed to appointing the best-suited person for each role. This includes considering equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion needs within our agency. We believe that these elements are essential for the success of our team, and we strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to reach out to the designated contact for the vacancy.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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