Principal Program Officer

As Principal Program Officer, you will specifically:- Manage, monitor, and review projects, programs and systems which directly support the implementation of government priorities and programs, support collaboration with industry and community stakeholders, and focus on training outcomes and pathways that are directly linked to employment.- Develop, implement, and monitor a range of operational policies and practices which facilitate and support best practice in all areas of corporate governance across the operations of the department.- Carry out performance reporting and analysis, including the use of contemporary recording and reporting frameworks to inform strategic decision making, financial/resource management and local planning processes.- Provide a key supervisory and leadership role through mentoring and coaching activities to support performance management and professional development of staff and team members.- Represent the department at a variety of forums, working parties and committees, establish networks, and build and maintain positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.- Prepare reports, briefing papers, letters, speeches, and promotional materials and maintain detailed, accurate and up to date distribution and stakeholder databases.
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 contact the designated contact for the vacancy.
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Applications to remain current for 12 months.