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Principal Project Officer

Queensland Fire DepartmentCity of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

12 days ago

Job description

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Queensland Fire Department

Status

Temporary Flexible Full-time

Tenure Period

6 Months

Possibility Of Extension

Classification

Salary

4,948.00 - $5,300.00 per fortnight

Division

Strategy and Corporate Services

Region / Directorate

PPL & CULTURE

Work Unit

Relations & Standards

Location : Kedron

Closing Date

Midnight 29 June 2025

Reference No

QLD_QFD_20885_25

Current Queensland Fire Department employees and volunteers must apply via their internal careers site

About Us

The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) provides fire prevention, preparedness and response services to fire in the built and landscape environments, as well as scientific and specialist capabilities to Queensland communities. The QFD provides a multi-hazard emergency response, including road crash rescue, bushfire, hazardous material, technical and vertical rescue, severe weather incidents, remote and swiftwater rescue, and provides a number of functions supporting community safety outcomes.

The department encompasses Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR), Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ), as well as the broader department which work together to pre-empt, prevent, mitigate and manage the consequences of fires and other emergencies on Queensland communities and support our large volunteer membership across the state.

The QFD is an organisation that is committed to reframing the department’s relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations through activities identified in the QFD Reframing the Relationship Plan, contributing to Closing the Gap outcomes and building our cultural capability.

Purpose of the role

The Relations and Standards branch strives to ensure QFD’s workforce upholds the highest levels of professional and ethical standards as is expected of the Queensland Government and the community.It achieves this through several mechanisms, including managing workplace complaints, conducting high-level and complex disciplinary investigations, and proactively identifying and providing advice on conduct related matters. A program of work has been established to facilitate and oversee the implementation of the Complaints Management System (CMS) Review recommendations by December 2026. This program seeks to improve the department’s approach to complaints handling and providing support to complainants, subject officers and those involved throughout the complaints management process.

Reporting to the Director, you will demonstrate high-level project management skills to lead, guide and support the delivery of project initiatives to improve the department’s approach to complaints handling. You will develop strategies and tools to coordinate activities and progress reporting, to ensure the effective delivery and implementation of project objectives within agreed priorities and timeframes.You will work closely with key stakeholders to plan, design and develop governance frameworks, policies and procedures aimed at enhancing QFD complaints management that meets departmental and legislative requirements.

Key requirements

Highly Desirable Requirements

Experience and / or knowledge in analysing, developing and improving policy, processes and frameworks.
Experience in project management or working in a project environment.
High-level knowledge and / or practical experience in human resources, employee relations or complaints management or qualifications in these fields will be favourably regarded.

Your key accountabilities

Responsibilities

Your part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to :

Lead and manage the development of initiatives to enhance key processes and implement the recommendations from the Review to improve efficiencies in the CMS.

Conduct high-quality research and analysis to prepare and manage relevant project documentation, plans and processes, and ensure appropriate communication of project scope, objectives, and deliverables is achieved to meet quality outcomes.

Provide strategic advice regarding project and program direction for business analysis activities and undertake process mapping and data modelling to implement recommendations whilst meeting business needs.

Develop and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support project activities, resolve issues and ensure program delivery meets desired timeframes and budget allocations.

Coordinate, plan and implement associated tasks, and provide regular status reports to ensure quality outcomes, project deliverables and milestones are achieved.

Prepare and review complex submissions, briefs and other correspondence relating to program activities, risks impacting project delivery and reports on outcomes, in accordance with department requirements.

Represent the program in relevant forums, and facilitate an advisory group and / or participate in workshops in the determination of improving policy, processes and frameworks, and any associated requirements to ensure key program deliverables and timeframes are achieved.

Capabilities

Role

To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland profiles that link to the “key accountabilities” for this role :

Leadership Competency Stream – Program Leader (leading teams and / or projects)

Vision

Stimulates ideas and innovation

Leads change in complex environments

Results

Builds enduring relationships

Drives accountability and outcomes

Accountability

Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces

Demonstrates sound governance

Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFD shared values of :

Respect

Integrity

Trust

Courage

Loyalty

To find out more about the behaviours and competencies required for this role, visit Leadership competencies for Queensland | For government | Queensland Government

Want more information?

Please contact Raelene Speers , Director | Relations and Standards on phone 0477 865 990 or email raelene.speers@qfes.qld.gov.au .

You can also visit our website to find out more information about joining our team.

How To Apply

Please refer to the QFD Public Service Application Guide [All PS Classifications / Streams and Senior Officer] for information on how to apply for this role and contact us to discuss any reasonable adjustments if required.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Public Safety

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