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Investment & Commissioning (Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence); Families, Seniors and Carers; Commissioning; Brisbane City
This position sits within the Commissioning Division that is responsible for ensuring the government invests in the right programs to meet the needs of people experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence and hold persons using violence to account and support them to change their behaviour.
You will contribute to the implementation of a transformational commissioning plan that will guide the divisions investment approach for the next five years. You will contribute to service design, development and implementation of programs and projects aimed at strengthening the domestic, family and sexual violence services delivery.
You can expect to support a variety of procurement and contracting activity with most projects and programs having an outsourced service delivery element.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/662043/25 |
| Closing date | 08-Oct-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Amanda Medew |
| Contact details | Mobile: 0436 401 947 Access the National Relay Service |
The Division uses Procure to Invest (P2i System) and SmartyGrants systems to create and manage contracts and grants.
You will have experience in working on programs and/or projects with a demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast paced, dynamic and changing environment. An awareness of the historical and contemporary impacts of philosophies, policies and practices regarding gendered violence against women will be highly regarded.
The role will suit a person with good communication skills, and an ability to develop and maintain productive relationships.
As the Program Officer, you will:
- Contribute to the development, implementation and management of programs and projects that support the effective delivery of services relevant to the business unit.
- Support the provision of program management advice and direction in relation to projects and programs delivered by the business unit.
- Support the provision of analysis and advice on program, policy and legislative issues relating to the programs and initiatives delivered by the business unit.
- Support the provision of advice and contribute to the management of out-sourced human services delivery by contributing to the contracting of service providers to support the department's program and strategic intent.
- Engage in effective networks and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders including government agencies and community organisations.
- Support and contribute to the preparation of a range of written materials including cabinet submissions, procurement documentation, project management artefacts, executive correspondence, briefing material, speech notes and information papers concerned with the programs and initiatives delivered by the business unit.
- Support the maintenance of review mechanisms to effectively monitor and report on the progress and outcomes of programs and partnership activities.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
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