Jobs Queensland is seeking an experienced Project Officer to provide comprehensive support across a range of projects and activities in relation to the contemporary labour market, the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector and workforce development and planning.Job details Position status Contract
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Policy & Planning
Classification AO5
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - West,Flexible,Ipswich region
Job ad reference QLD/572134/24
Closing date 01-Jul-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration 12 months
Contact person Belinda Singh
Contact details Phone: 07 3524 3536
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Are you an experienced Project Officer who wants to help shape a better future for the social and economic prosperity of Queensland?Jobs Queensland is seeking an experienced Project Officer to provide comprehensive support across a range of projects and activities in relation to the contemporary labour market, the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector and workforce development and planning.Working closely with the Policy and Workforce Officer, you will be part of a small, high-performing team that is responsible for undertaking and managing research and workforce development projects, policy, and advice on behalf of the Jobs Queensland Secretariat and Jobs Queensland Board. You will have the flexibility, autonomy, and team support to develop a career that helps make a difference to regions, industries, and individuals across Queensland.Jobs Queensland is an independent statutory entity providing advice on the anticipated skills needed for industries and regional areas, future workforce development and planning, and the apprenticeship and traineeship system in Queensland. Jobs Queensland also provides an independent avenue for industry, regions, and communities to have a voice on the priorities for skills demand and workforce planning and development into the future. For more information about Jobs Queensland, please visit our website atKey responsibilities
As Project Officer, you will specifically:
- Source, analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data on a wide range of issues related to future skills needs, workforce planning and development and the apprenticeship and traineeship system in Queensland, with a focus on analysis of economic issues.
- Maintain knowledge of the Queensland labour market, regional economic activity and industry developments and changing workforce trends to contribute to research and policy advice.
- Undertake and support specialist project activities to achieve project outcomes, such as maintenance of project activity in Jira Work Management, stakeholder engagement, liaison across government and responding to requests for data.
- Actively participate in team activities involving the development and implementation of innovative research and project activities, and the translation of the outcomes of research and projects into workable policy options and advice.
- Contribute to a high level of professional practice in the Jobs Queensland Secretariat by maintaining a good knowledge of corporate strategies, policies and practices and an awareness of government priorities and initiatives that have implications for Jobs Queensland.
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.Ready to make an application?
Please read the 'Interested in applying?' section for instructions on how to apply and for information on what you will need to submit as part of your application.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.