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Contract Management; Skills Investment; Investment; Brisbane City
Are you a motivated, resilient and committed Principal Program Officer with stakeholder relationship, contract management and performance monitoring skills and expertise?
Are you passionate about helping Queenslanders from all backgrounds improve their lives through vocational education and training?
Join our Contract Management team to help deliver this important work to train Queenslanders now and into the future.
As the Principal Program Officer, you will:
• Support the Divisional Directors and the Executive Director, Investment, and other Senior Management in initiating, implementing, managing, and evaluating VET policies and programs to facilitate meeting the Government's skills development objectives.
• The role may involve program and project management, procurement planning, product development, financial and budget management, operations management, high level research and policy development and advice.
What we are looking for The position requires an applicant who can:
• Conduct high level research, analysis and review of complex VET policy issues, proposals, and legislation, and manage the implementation of appropriate action.
• Contribute to the development of, and provide expert advice on, policies, guidelines, and procedures to implement targeted VET initiatives.
• Represent Investment on various forums with a view to promoting business improvements, training, programs, policies, and initiatives.
• Undertake high level liaison and negotiation with a range of stakeholders, including industry, training providers, employers, unions, the community, and government.
• Facilitate and coordinate the enhancement of systems, practices and/or processes and provide advice on operational and strategic management activities, processes, performance, and quality management, including the utilisation of human, financial and other resources.
• Provide high quality written and oral advice on complex issues including the preparation of complex reports, briefings, business cases and other communication on a wide range of strategic and operational issues affecting VET.
• Undertake risk identification, assessment and management and recommend best practice strategies to minimise risk exposure and maximise opportunities.
• Manage teams and/or work autonomously and coordinate effective working relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders across a range of operational issues.
• Monitor the internal and external environment and identify issues likely to impact on the achievement of organisational goals.
• Coordinate the development, implementation and monitoring of the division's business and operational plans.
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:
• Provide a short statement (maximum 1 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 Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
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