Senior Project Officer

Senior Project Officer - Implementation & InsightsJoin to apply for the Senior Project Officer - Implementation & Insights role at Queensland Department of Education.About The Department Of EducationWorking for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation.
Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance.
Find out more about working with us.About The RoleThis is an opportunity to work collaboratively within a small team to support implementation of key strategies and initiatives across the School Improvement Branch.Key Responsibilities IncludeCoordinate the development, implementation and monitoring of project plans and phases, including the coordination of various activities and teams associated with achieving the project objective;Support the administration and organisation of program and project activities, through preparing communications, correspondence, presentations, speeches, and website content;Conduct research and analysis to support program and project monitoring activities and the understanding of complex matters;Provide secretariat support for committees and senior executive meetings, including preparing agendas, meeting papers, taking minutes, tracking action items, and ensuring follow-up on decisions and outcomes;Coordinate the flow of briefs, correspondence, reports and other material throughout the department to ensure the efficient and timely preparation of departmental briefs and correspondence responses;Ensure all corporate processes are followed, and legal and financial requirements are met;Undertake other duties as required to support the success of the team and its initiatives.About YouStrong communication skills to provide high-level advice on complex and sensitive matters, and to contribute to the preparation of briefing materials and presentations for senior leadership.Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and ensure high-quality outcomes.A "can-do" attitude, with the ability to quickly adapt to shifting priorities, solve problems, and respond to evolving needs.High level research, data analysis and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare a range of accurate briefing materials to support senior departmental officers or external stakeholders, as needed.Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the department and with external stakeholders.Demonstrated experience in providing financial support for projects, including monitoring budgets, tracking expenditure, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.Interested?
To Apply:Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)Attach a 2-page written statement in response outlining your suitability for the role in response to the responsibilities and key attributes outlinedWe welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.Additional InformationOccupational group: AdministrationSeniority level: Not ApplicableEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Project Management and Information TechnologyIndustries: Government AdministrationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Queensland Department of Education by 2x.Get notified about new Project Control Officer jobs in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
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