Project Officer

**The role**:
Reporting to the Senior Project Officer, and working under the supervision of Project Managers, the Project Officer will support and coordinate the delivery of specialised and/or small to large work packages and projects within the Infrastructure Maintenance Program, ensuring solutions delivered are responsive to customer needs and sustainable in an enterprise environment, while ensuring that projects are managed in accordance with best practice guidelines and the Queensland Health formal project management approach and methodologies, to enable the achievement of consistent and quality project outcomes. You will have strong organisational skills, attention to detail and be passionate about providing exceptional project support that will enhance healthcare services.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Support and coordinate the delivery of specialised and/or small work packages involving IM/ICT, ensuring solutions delivered are responsive to customer needs and sustainable in an enterprise environment.
- Monitor and report on work package activities against agreed criteria.
- Monitor resources and expenditure within the agreed work package budgets against the project forecasts.
- Support risk and issue identification, assessment and mitigation activities by ensuring risks and issues are documented, reviewed and escalated as appropriate.
- Maintain program/project files in accordance with Queensland Health regulations and policies.
- Assist with the compilation of project management reports and other general administrative tasks.
- Ensure use of appropriate project management techniques, methodologies and tools in line with Queensland Health policy.
- Maintain relationships with and between internal and external stakeholders, facilitate effective communications and foster relationships through lessons learned, feedback mechanisms and management of expectations.

Are you right for this role?

**To be successful in this role you will have**:

- Experience in an IM/ICT project environment, including risk management, reporting and budgeting, and an ability to coordinate the delivery of work packages.
- Experience in, or the ability to assist with the compilation of program/project information, maintenance of program/project files and the preparation and presentation of management reports.
- Knowledge of appropriate project management methodologies (preferably PRINCE2), and an ability to provide advice on the use of appropriate project management techniques, methodologies and tools.
- Proven effective oral and written communication skills, and an ability to work in a team environment developing effective relationships with stakeholders.
- Demonstrated analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills and an ability to coordinate multiple tasks within agreed priorities, timeframes and accountabilities.
- Whilst not mandatory, a relevant qualification (e.g. PRINCE2) would be highly regarded.

**About eHealth Queensland**:
eHealth Queensland is one of the largest Information Communication Technology operations in the state. It is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of information systems and technologies so that Queensland Health employees and health providers have access to information that supports the delivery of health care.

**Benefits of working with eHealth Queensland**:
By joining eHealth Queensland you will work within a fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment where every employee plays a critical role in our ongoing success.

**You will enjoy a variety of benefits, including**:

- Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements
- Diverse work culture
- Career training and development
- Your current CV or resume, including the names and contact details of two referees. Referees should have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years, and it is preferable to include your current/immediate/past supervisor.
- A covering letter (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant for the role, taking into account the key responsibilities and attributes noted in the 'How you will be assessed?' section.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.