The Principal Program Officer is responsible for leading a team to manage, monitor and review projects, programs and systems which directly support the implementation of government priorities and programs across employment and training.

Job details

About the role:
As the Principal Program Officer, you will:
• Lead a team to manage, monitor and review projects, programs and systems that directly support the implementation of government priorities. You will also support collaboration with industry and community stakeholders and focus on training outcomes and pathways linked to employment.
• Develop, implement, and monitor a range of operational policies and practices that promote best practice across departmental operations, including program delivery, stakeholder engagement and events.
• Carry out performance reporting and analysis using contemporary recording and reporting frameworks to guide strategic decisions, resource management and local planning.
• Undertake key supervisory and leadership duties through mentoring and coaching, actively supporting professional development, while demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and leading by example.
• Represent the department at 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.

What we are looking for:
The position requires an applicant who:
• Demonstrates high-level program and project management skills, along with expert knowledge of, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of, the vocational education and training (VET) sector in Queensland.
• Applies highly developed conceptual, analytical, research and computer skills, as demonstrated by your ability to analyse information, data and trends; present findings through reports and presentations; and contribution to department objectives.
• Builds and sustains effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure business objectives are achieved and performance targets are met.
• Applies well-developed planning and organisational skills, including the ability to meet expectations and deadlines by delivering results and completing work accurately within set timeframes and accountability frameworks.
• Demonstrates effective communication, consultation and negotiation skills, including the ability to provide independent written and verbal advice to senior officers on diverse issues.

Refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities and what we are looking for.

How to apply:
To apply, please submit the below via the SmartJobs application page:
• Your current resume.
• Provide a short statement (maximum 1 page) telling us why you are interested in this role, outlining what your motivation is to join us. This should not be a restatement of your resume and does not require you to address the ‘What are we looking for' statements. The short statement is your opportunity to tell us about yourself, what you will bring to the role and what you will get out of it.

Please ensure you refer to the Role Description 'Interested in applying' section for more information on what to include as part of your application.

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 reach out to the designated contact for the vacancy.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package DTET 2025 (PDF, 783KB)
  
  
  652853 25 Role Description v1 (Word, 232KB)