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Principal Program Officer
Child Protection Practice; Office of the Chief Practitioner; Chief Practitioner; Brisbane CBD
Lead in the development, implementation and project management of departmental and whole-of-government programs and strategies in relation to the provision of human services.
Provide timely and effective high-level advice on operational program, service and policy issues to ensure the department achieves desired outcomes in the provision of human services.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/649164/25 |
| Closing date | 30-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 30 June 2027 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Karen Davies |
| Contact details | Phone: 30975182 Access the National Relay Service |
As Principal Program Officer you will:
• Prepare policy, procedural, practice and case specific advice in support of departmental responses to requests for information from the Coroner's Court and other oversight bodies.
• Develop, manage and implement projects and programs that support the effective delivery of services relevant to the business unit.
• Provide high level program management advice and direction in relation to human service initiatives.
• Identify information from a wide range of sources and provide strategic analysis and advice on complex operation program, policy and legislative issues relating to the programs and initiatives delivered by the business unit.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations to deliver on project outcomes that support the department's capacity to deliver and maintain quality services.
• Provide high level liaison, consultation and negotiation with internal and external stakeholders towards the development and implementation of whole-of-government policy and program initiatives relating to the programs and initiatives delivered by the business unit.
• Ensure that service delivery arrangements support the department's program and strategic intent.
• Provide high level analysis, advice and recommendations of innovative approaches to new trends and issues that impact on service delivery for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families.
Delegations
The position has no delegations.
Your mandatory requirements
The possession of a ‘C' class driver's licence and ability to undertake intrastate travel for short periods.
Desirable requirements
Extensive experience in tertiary child protection practice and possession of a degree and/or post graduate studies in related content is highly desirable.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
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