Principal Project Officer

Description:

Want to benefit Queensland communities? The time is now to experience the difference at the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. Here, it’s in your hands. Get close to the issues that matter most and impact the bigger picture. Join a team who will challenge and champion you.

The Ministerial Services team within the Corporate Services Division, is looking for someone who wants to solve problems, build relationships and get things done. This team plays a critical support role to the ministerial offices and the Office of the Leader of the Opposition, delivering corporate service functions, allowing them to operate efficiently and deliver outcomes for Queensland.

If this opportunity excites you and makes you want to build new skills and expertise, make an impact, and truly bring the bigger picture to life, we want to hear from you.

For 165 years, the Department of the Premier and Cabinet has been building the foundations of Queensland. Responding to the issues of today while ensuring stability and growth for the future.

A role with the Department of the Premier and Cabinet offers incredible opportunity - for those ready to make it happen. As the central policy agency for the Queensland Government, our people influence and impact the work at the core of our state's public sector.

For you, in your role as Principal Projects Officer supporting the ministerial offices, that means a once-in-a-career experience - to build new skills and expertise, to feel real visibility and ownership, and to truly bring the bigger picture to life.

So, if you want to work in a truly unique environment, where you get to collaborate with a diverse range of people… It's in your hands!

How You'll Contribute

As Principal Project Officer, you will use your project management, collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills, and professional work ethic to coordinate key projects and progress business improvement opportunities.

Key Projects Include

• the implementation of a new system to enable travel allowance claims, employee expense reimbursements and corporate card management
• the development, implementation and support of new approaches to delivering client-focused corporate services.
  
  
  

What You'll Bring To The Role

You'll bring a responsive and client-focused attitude to corporate support and service delivery, drawing on your experience in managing projects in a dynamic environment. You'll have an ability to problem-solve and source innovative solutions to presented opportunities for improvement. You will have an ability to work effectively in a team environment, and exercise tact, discretion and professional integrity when collaborating with individuals at all levels.

What We Can Offer You

As part of our team, you will be provided with comprehensive support to help you achieve your professional development goals. You will have the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art building situated on the river's edge. We take pride in offering first-class facilities to all our employees, and we prioritise their well-being through our flexible working arrangements and DPC's Health, Safety, and Wellbeing program.

To apply, please provide a tailored resume, which highlights your work experience relevant to the responsibilities outlined in the Role Description and job

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Further information

Role

DPC's primary responsibility is to provide support and guidance to the Premier and Cabinet to effectively deliver on government's priorities, commitments, decisions and objectives for the betterment of the community. In this role you will embody and bring to life our strategic principles:

• Bold but faithful
• Get it done
• Back the facts
• Listen and lead
• Lift each other up
  
  
  

We're looking for the best suited applicant for this role and to do this we'll assess your eligibility and ability to meet the requirements of the role. We'll also consider how you can make contributions to our department and support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion.

If you would like to know more about the role, please do not hesitate to contact Rosie Turnbull on 0457 525 325. For further information on the responsibilities of the role and details of how to apply, please refer to the role description and applicant guide.

Additional support and/or reasonable adjustments during this recruitment process is available by contacting the hiring manager to discuss your individual requirements.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group Project Management