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Principal Project Officer (Property)

Queensland Government
Brisbane Full-day Temporary

Description:

Housing Growth provide and influence the provision of safe, secure, affordable, and appropriate housing to the people of Queensland, and the building of vibrant and connected precincts and communities in which they live. We influence, plan, design, procure and contract the delivery of contemporary housing solutions that meet the needs of our clients, reflect local community needs, and support jobs in regional Queensland. We maintain, upgrade and renew a housing portfolio of over 62,500 dwellings to ensure our tenants are safe, secure and in housing that continues to meet their needs.

The Principal Project Officer will actively source and identify complex redevelopment and property investment opportunities for the department. The focus for this position is to optimise site outcomes on complex property acquisitions for the department.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Managing the review and assessment of properties suitable for acquisition for the social housing program.
  • Applying expert knowledge to provide high level advice and assistance in the coordination of forward years' acquisition programs, including the acquisition of land, to meet specific and future needs of the department.
  • Liaising with external service providers to investigate alternative procurement methods that enable the continuous supply of effective housing solutions.
  • Providing advice to senior management regarding the planning of acquisition programs.
  • Liaising with other areas within the department regarding policy, planning and service delivery issues.
  • Preparing high level reports, submissions, and briefs for senior management on complex property matters in relation to capital delivery.
  • Supporting and helping maintain a workplace safety culture by ensuring that all policies and practices concerning Workplace Health and Safety are applied and a part of day-to-day operations.


The Skills You Will Need Include Being Able To

  • Understand how the team's work aligns to organisational objectives.
  • Identify and implement improved ways of doing things.
  • Work collaboratively with others and model open communication.
  • Manage team performance by providing clear and accurate reporting of progress and performance.
  • Provide advice that is rigorously considered and supported by a clear rationale.


Mandatory Requirement

A high level of competency with computer applications including the Microsoft Office suite.

Current Class C drivers licence.

Although not mandatory, a property related degree would be highly regarded.

Application to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group Valuer/Property
9 Apr 2025;   from: linkedin.com

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