Principal Program Officer - Contracts ManagementEducation (Organisation site)Contracts Management Unit, Early Childhood Programs and Funding Branch, Early Childhood DivisionAre you interested in supporting strategic initiatives that contribute to departmental commitments, shaping the future for our children and young people?The Early Childhood Division is looking for people who will play a key role in driving the successful implementation of key early childhood programs through effective stakeholder engagement and contract management, to ensure service delivery responds to the needs of families and their children aged from birth to 8 years.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.Your RoleAs the Principal Program Officer, you will:Manage the delivery of early childhood programs including contract and performance management of funded services, as well as the effective and efficient administration of funding via the online grants management system, ensuring a strong and effective customer service focus.Contribute to the development of strategic initiatives and provide advice on policy development, operational planning and practice.Contribute to the development and delivery of strong governance processes by supporting the implementation of policies, procedures and frameworks to ensure accountability.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Provide high level advice to ensure the efficient, effective and coordinated development of departmental strategies relative to early childhood education and care services and programs.Manage a suite of programs, contracts and funding rounds and associated service providers to ensure the strategic aims and objectives of the Government are being achieved.Provide leadership and coordination of responses to achieve identified departmental outcomes and strategies.Liaise, consult and assist in the management of the design and implementation of strategic planning and policy strategies for the provision of children, family and community services and initiatives in Queensland.Liaise, consult and negotiate at a senior level with relevant government and non-government organisations relating to human service provision and policies that impact on the effective operation of relevant legislation.Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.How to ApplyTo apply, please attach the following:A brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor) highlighting your key skills, experience and attributes relevant to this role.A two-page written response on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and attributes would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirements of this role.We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.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).We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
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