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Principal Program Officer

Queensland Government
Brisbane Full-day Full-time

Description:

What you can expect: MULTIPLE POSITIONS

The Principal Program Officer assists the Manager and Director in delivering Community Services initiatives by undertaking program design, planning, analysis, implementation, and reporting, and/or contract administration activities. Your ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders in a commissioning approach will be critical to your success and so will your experience in program management.

What You Will Do

  • thinks critically and acts on the broader purpose of the human service system
  • works efficiently in a high paced environment, managing multiple projects, priorities, and change
  • embraces change and leads with focus and optimism in an environment of complexity and ambiguity
  • builds and sustains relationships to enable the collaborative delivery of community-focused outcomes
  • communicates clearly, structuring messages succinctly, both in writing and orally, and tailors' communication style for diverse audiences
  • fosters an inclusive workplace where health, safety and wellbeing are promoted and prioritised, and pursues opportunities for growth through agile learning, and development of self-awareness.


Role Specific Requirements

  • Undertaking a range of commissioning activities related to program design, planning, analysis, implementation, and reporting that support the effective delivery of services to Queensland communities.
  • Taking a programmatic approach to the management of associated funding initiatives including program budget management and investment planning.
  • Providing strategic and operational advice and analysis to support decisions of government.
  • Preparing a range of written materials that support advice to government, including correspondence, briefing material, and information papers concerned with the initiatives delivered by the work area.
  • Participating in commissioning processes including grant and procurement purchasing activities.
  • Actively establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders within the department, and across government and broader human services networks.
  • Contributing to strategic priorities of the Division including the Communities 2032 Strategy and First Nations Reform agenda and professionally represent the department at forums and meetings as required.
  • Contributing to a professional environment through personal commitment to ethical behaviour, staff wellbeing, skills development, professional growth and continuous improvement.


Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group Administration
3 Apr 2024;   from: linkedin.com

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