Principal Portfolio Officer

Drive the implementation and ongoing improvement of the department's portfolio, program and project management.

Conduct reviews of programs and projects and deliver high quality program and project governance and guidance to stakeholders.

Provide Senior Leaders and governance committees high-quality briefing notes, insights, information papers, presentations, and performance reports on the department's portfolio, programs, projects in accordance with departmental and whole-of-government requirements.

Foster a culture of collaboration within and external to the business unit team and build trusted and effective working relationships with stakeholders.

Represent the business unit in governance committees, departmental forums and whole-of-government activities as required.

What you will bring (qualifications, registrations, experience) :

Hands-on experience in driving (as opposed to just participating in or contributing to) the implementation and ongoing improvement of a portfolio and / or program and / or project management; and conducting reviews of programs and / or projects.

Strong expertise, experience and / or qualifications in portfolio and / or program and / or project management.

Very good communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively to Senior Leaders, governance committees and departmental forums.

Why join the department (benefits) :

The work we do is widespread and varied, but our people are united by an innate sense of purpose, and a passion to serve their fellow Queenslanders. Our people are talented, down-to-earth, and resilient, and the work they do every day fills them with gratification and pride. This is what keeps them coming back.

Here are some other reasons why our people choose us :

Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance.

Salary sacrificing options and competitive superannuation.

A variety of fantastic leave benefits, supported across the broader Queensland public sector.

Access to confidential free counselling for you and your immediate family membersthrough our employee assistance program.

We are committed to preventing violence against women and are proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace.

Join us and help govern corporate initiatives across our five business groups.

Job Ad Reference : QLD / 619265 / 25

Closing Date : Friday, 28 February 2025

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