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Program Officer

Queensland Government
Brisbane Full-day Full-time

Description:

Join a dynamic team within the Department of Trade, Employment and Training as a Program Officer. In this role, you will be responsible for managing our Skills Assure Suppliers by providing policy and program advice to ensure they comply with their agreements and continue to deliver high-quality training for Queenslanders. Seize the opportunity to contribute to the success of vocational education and training in Queensland through meticulous contract management and stakeholder engagement.

Apply now for a chance to become a central player in fostering sustainable employment and economic growth within the state.

As The Program Officer, You Will

  • Be responsible for operational activities including program administration, finance and client services.
  • Assist in the provision of advice and support on a range of program initiatives which may include information management, reporting and other administrative tasks.


What We Are Looking For

The position requires an applicant who can:

  • Coordinate and monitor contracts or agreements, correspondence and claims for payment, ensuring timelines are met.
  • Maintain relevant databases including coordinating the update of information, upholding mechanisms for reporting database system faults, and extracting information to meet reporting requirements of senior management.
  • Negotiate, consult and resolve conflict with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Liaise with and provide information on Investment Division's training programs and initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assists in ensuring stakeholder and provider compliance with VET contractual arrangements and all reporting requirements are met.
  • Operate computer and information systems, utilising a range of departmental software packages for the purposes of processing claims for payment, variations to contracts, document tracking, data recording and retrieval of information.


Refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities and what we are looking for.

How To Apply

To apply, please submit the below via the SmartJobs application page:

  • Your current resume
  • Provide a short statement (of no more than one page) telling us why you are interested in this role, outlining what your motivation is to join us.


Please ensure you refer to the Role Description 'Interested in applying' section for more information on what to include as part of your application.

We're committed to appointing the best-suited person for each role. This includes considering equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion needs within our agency. We believe that these elements are essential for the success of our team, and we strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to reach out to the designated contact for the vacancy.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/629117/25

Closing Date: Friday, 11 April 2025

Occupational group Contract Management
28 Mar 2025;   from: linkedin.com

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