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Principal Project Officer
State Custody & Property Group; Road Policing & Regional Support Command; Regional Services; Brisbane
The Principal Project Officer will assist in developing and implementing initiatives relating to QPS watch-houses.
QPS provides places of detention across the state for persons who have been denied bail and are awaiting their first or subsequent appearance in court. Following the decision of the court, prisoners who are remanded or sentenced then remain in a QPS Watchhouse until they are transferred to either youth detention or correctional centre.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Project Management |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/654973/25 |
| Closing date | 01-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 31 December 2025 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Shane Bourke |
| Contact details | Phone: 07 3099 6046 Access the National Relay Service |
The Principal Project Officer will assist in developing and implementing initiatives relating to QPS watch-houses.
QPS provides places of detention across the state for persons who have been denied bail and are awaiting their first or subsequent appearance in court. Following the decision of the court, prisoners who are remanded or sentenced then remain in a QPS Watchhouse until they are transferred to either youth detention or correctional centre.
The State Custody Unit in partnership with the Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs Youth Justice Custody Team, monitors all youths in custody in watchhouses and the movements from Youth Detention Centres across the State daily.
We provide a strong and inclusive team culture committed to the development and growth of our members across several disciplines.
Your key accountabilities
The core capability requirements for this role are:
• Identify and evaluate opportunities to enhance QPS business improvement.
• Provide strategic direction in the planning, delivery and support of business services, programs and projects, including resource deployment, policy alignment, change management, communications, stakeholder engagement, expenditure, staff development and counselling.
• Provide expert advice, support and guidance to leadership teams, stakeholder groups and program and project teams in support of deliverables.
• Lead and manage assigned program and project activities using contemporary program and project management and related frameworks, methodologies, and policies.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders that facilitates informed business decisions, improves business processes and meets changing business needs.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the QPS and partner agencies to deliver initiatives in accordance with prioritised business objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of work deliverables, initiatives and business support priorities.
• Develop and implement change management and communications initiatives that complement business improvements.
Role Requirements:
Mandatory - There are no mandatory requirements for this role, however, possession of a contemporary Project Management qualification/s and/or a tertiary qualification in a relevant field would be highly regarded.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/654973/25
Closing Date: Monday, 1st September 2025
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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