Project Officer

Description:

We are looking for a Project Officer to join us in making a difference in ensuring a culturally safe, equitable and responsive health system to support First Nations peoples and communities to reach their full health potential and live long and healthy lives. As a Project Officer, you will play a key role in the development, implementation and monitoring of projects, including coordination and stakeholder engagement. This is an exciting permanent opportunity within the Chief First Nations Health Office - Department of Health. Career growth, training and development opportunities, as well as negotiable flexible working arrangements are just some of the benefits you will enjoy!

Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Project Management
Classification AO5
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/FNHO627983
Closing date 06-Apr-2025
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Salary Other
Job duration Permanent
Contact person Courtney De Kever
Contact details Courtney.DeKever@health.qld.gov.au
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What you'll do

As the Project Officer, you will support and undertake a range of correspondence, project and continuous improvement activities to achieve expected project outcomes, within the Office of the Senior Director, Engagement and Monitoring Branch, First Nations Health Office. As a Project Officer, you will have the opportunity to play a key role in the development, implementation and monitoring of projects, including coordination and stakeholder engagement as directed by the Senior Director. Your role will be responsible for correspondence management for the office of the Senior Director. You will contribute to the success of projects by ensuring compliance. For further details of this roles key requirements please see the attached Role Description.

About you

We are searching for someone who demonstrates:

• Knowledge of contemporary record management systems for correspondence processes such as Content Manager.
• High level organisational skills with proven ability to influence and organise a diverse group in order to achieve set objectives and goals.
• Strong written communication skills including the ability to prepare high quality documentation, accurate reports and project communications.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to consult and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders to form collaborative solutions and implement appropriate strategic responses.
• Conceptual, analytical and innovative problem solving skills and the ability to develop and implement flexible and responsive solutions to address issues.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes;

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• 36.25 hour full time work week
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

Information Package for Applicants

Role Description

Queensland Government