Principal Program Officer - Priority ProgramsEducation (Organisation site (http://qed.qld.gov.au/))
Portfolio Investment and Performance - Infrastructure Services Division
Don't miss your opportunity to be part of a high performing team responsible for improving and implementing capital grants management processes in the delivery of school infrastructure to all students across Queensland. Help guide investment into the future through the improvement of existing programs and designing new programs.
The Infrastructure Services Division is looking for a Principal Program Officer to work with a small team, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to review, develop and improve our capital grants processes.
A background in program or grants management, and experience in facilitating ideas through to investment recommendations would be desirable.
Job detailsPosition status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Project Management
Classification: AO7
Workplace Location: Queensland
Job ad reference: QLD/CO613230/25T
Closing date: 22-Jan-2025
Yearly salary: $131080 - $140381
Fortnightly salary: $5024.30 - $5380.80
Job duration: Until 30 June 2025 unless otherwise determined
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.
With a focus on capital grants management and business improvement, the team provides strategic advice, program management and administration services ensuring program outcomes align with strategic objectives.
As the Principal Program Officer, you will work as part of a small team to monitor, evaluate, analyse and report on key funding initiatives and grants management ecosystem:
Lead business improvement activities by analysing and evaluating grants management practices, processes, tools and resources.Provide advice on the development of appropriate methodologies, metrics and data sets, management systems and processes required to effectively manage and implement the grants management ecosystem.Administer and monitor priority program frameworks.Undertake contract management, financial management, and records management functions in the management of funding agreements.Coordinate various program activities and initiatives, contributing to the development of major briefings, reports, submissions and advice for senior management regarding the key objectives of the program as required.Provide high-level advice to key internal and external stakeholders and client groups.Liaise and negotiate with diverse stakeholder groups across various agencies.About YouWe are looking for a highly analytical team member with strong critical thinking who has demonstrated experience in the management and review of high-profile capital grant programs, ensuring key milestones are met.
To succeed in the role, you will undertake stakeholder engagement, building and maintaining productive working relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders to achieve outcomes with a commitment to effective capital grants management.
The ideal applicant will be inquisitive and analytical in nature, have a keen eye for detail and understand the political reporting environment.
How to ApplyPlease attach the following:
A brief resume (maximum 3 pages) with contact details of 2 referees (including your current manager) andA maximum 2-page statement detailing what skills, experience and attributes you bring to the role and what has motivated you to apply for the position.When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. 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. Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 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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