AddressDo you want to be part of key Government initiatives supporting aspiring Queensland students to represent Australia at the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games? Are you interested in contributing to great infrastructure outcomes for schools? Then this position will be a great career achievement for you!
This position will be responsible for the reporting and program administration of the project delivery component of our Priority Programs projects from the planning and pre-design phase to practical completion. You will manage all critical information such as milestones and expenditure for the project.
This is a fulltime temporary opportunity until 30 June 2026, unless otherwise determined.
About the Department of Education:
The Department of Education are 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. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
Your Opportunity:
With a focus on delivering infrastructure projects as part of the Go for Gold Fund, the Playgrounds & Tuckshops Upgrade Program and the Australian Government's School Upgrade Fund, the team provides strategic advice, program and project management ensuring the program deliverables align with strategic objectives.
The Infrastructure Services Division is looking for a Senior Program Officer to work with a small team to collaborate with stakeholders to support the infrastructure delivery of projects in the:-
- Go for Gold Fund;
- School Playgrounds and Tuckshops Upgrades Program and;
- The Australian Government's Schools Upgrade Fund.
A background in program or contract administration would be desirable.
About the Role:
As the Senior Program Officer, you will work towards:
- Supporting the administration and coordination of all aspects of project and Program Delivery including financial and human resources, initial planning, construction and commissioning of multiple projects within a legislative and contractual framework.
- Managing critical project information such as milestones and expenditure to ensure project data is up to date at all times within departmental systems - including SAP.
- Managing and reporting against key sub programs and projects within the department's investment program.
- Developing, maintaining and monitoring critical relationships with clients, stakeholders and service providers for the purpose of achieving and sustaining a high level of client satisfaction.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement agendas, including the development of Business Plans and processes to promote best practice in service provision.
- Providing high level support to Unit Managers by retaining an interest in creating, maintaining, renewing and improving built environments for the benefit of end users.
- Preparing coherent and politically sensitive reports, correspondence and submissions to key stakeholders and clients.
- Providing advice and guidance to other staff within the unit.
Travel, including local and overnight travel is a requirement of the role. The successful candidate must be able to perform this travel and if required, will be provided a departmental vehicle where appropriate.
The Senior Program Officer reports to the Director, Priority Programs, Special Program Delivery based in the Brisbane CBD.
About You:
- Critical thinker who makes considered decisions and engages collaboratively, professionally with stakeholders that have led to positive project delivery outcomes
- Demonstrates a high standard of practice through governance and risk management.
- Experience in the infrastructure industry is desirable.
- A current driver's licence is mandatory.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
- Attach a maximum 1-page response outlining your motivation for applying for this role along with your skills and abilities relevant to the 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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )
