Principal Program Officer

Eden Ritchie is seeking a Principal Program Officer to assist 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.

• 1 month contract with possibility of extension
• Brisbane CBD location
• As the Principal Program Officer, your key responsibilities will include
• Undertaking a range of 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 including correspondence and briefing materials relevant to the work area.
• 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 Strategy and Reform agenda and professionally represent the department at forums and meetings as required.
• Skills and experience
• Thinks critically and acts on the broader purpose of the 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 customer-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.
• Pursues opportunities for growth through agile learning, and development of self-awareness.
• If this role sounds like you, please APPLY NOW submitting your resume in WORD format.
• If you would like more information or to discuss the role, please contact Alison Detaille on 07 3230 0038

Job Reference : 593751