Description:
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our division? We're seeking a dynamic, motivated and engaging Principal Program Officer to join Portfolio Services.About The Department
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About The Role
You will contribute to the day-to-day management of the Portfolio Services unit and be a highly organised individual who can work across boundaries, multiple initiatives and influence others to deliver clear, creative and future-focused advice in a dynamic environment.
The role requires you to investigate and analyse issues, lead and influence others, use your ability to communicate complex concepts and make informed customer-led recommendations to senior and executive management while navigating workflows and priorities across many of our teams and projects.
As The Principal Program Officer, You Will
- Provide strategic advice in the delivery of key milestones and analysis about various systems, policy, projects and legislation relating to infrastructure services programs.
- Analyse organisational performance data to report on the extent to which the program goals are being achieved, and identify emerging trends and their likely impact on organisational performance.
- Strong organisational skills
- Flexibility to work across a number of priorities and projects
- Exceptional writer and communicator
- Excellent attention to detail and coordination skills
- Great at stakeholder engagement and negotiation
- Innovative and collaborative
- Business/operational planning
- Knowledge/understanding of infrastructure related services or previous government experience is beneficial
You will work for an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. We respect professionalism, embrace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments. You will be actively supported as an individual and will have access to a range of flexible work options, an employee assistance program and learning and development opportunities.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
- Attach a maximum 2-page response outlining your skills and abilities relevant to the role. You can use the ‘your role' section as a guide.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
Occupational group Project Management
22 Apr 2025;
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