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Principal Project Officer
Games Infrastructure (Venues and Villages); Infrastructure; Brisbane City
Join the Games Infrastructure (Venues and Villages) division as a Principal Project Officer, Villages Program (AO7) and help deliver the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Athlete Villages.
Using your strengths in project and program management, critical analysis, governance and stakeholder engagement, you will coordinate project controls, risk and milestone reporting, delivery assurance activities and governance processes across complex infrastructure projects.
Working closely with government, Brisbane 2032, delivery partners and developers, you will provide strategic advice, monitor project performance, support decision-making and help deliver lasting legacy outcomes for Queensland communities.
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/693078/26 |
| Closing date | 07-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 30 June 2029 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Suzanne Dresing |
| Contact details | Phone: 0476 909 956 Access the National Relay Service |
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-profile infrastructure program that will shape Queensland's future. Working within the Games Infrastructure (Venues and Villages) division, you will support transaction activities, project controls and delivery assurance processes that underpin the successful delivery of the Athlete Villages. You will collaborate with government agencies, Brisbane 2032, delivery partners and private sector stakeholders to ensure projects are effectively managed, risks are monitored, and governance requirements are met.
As part of a connected and high-performing team, you will contribute to complex infrastructure projects that will provide long-term housing and community outcomes while supporting a successful Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Your Strengths
We design roles around strengths. For this position, we are seeking someone who demonstrates:
• Project and program management capability, with the ability to coordinate complex activities and monitor delivery performance.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills, enabling you to identify risks, issues and opportunities and develop practical solutions.
• Sound governance practices, ensuring compliance with project controls, reporting frameworks and contractual requirements.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, preparing clear advice and building stakeholder confidence.
• Relationship-building capability, working effectively across government, industry and delivery partners.
• A focus on accountability and outcomes, delivering high-quality work in a dynamic environment.
Your Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
• Project manage State requirements relating to the planning, development and delivery of the Athlete Villages, including scheduling, coordination, reporting and governance activities.
• Support project and program controls including milestone tracking, change management, risk management and performance reporting.
• Contribute to delivery assurance processes to monitor progress and ensure contractual and governance requirements are achieved.
• Coordinate with government agencies, Brisbane 2032 and delivery partners to align governance arrangements, village requirements and legacy outcomes.
• Prepare briefings, submissions, strategic advice and other documentation to support government approvals and decision-making.
• Develop and maintain productive stakeholder relationships across government, industry, sporting organisations and business groups.
• Represent the division in meetings, forums and interagency discussions as required.
Why Join Us?
At DSDIP, we are proud to be State Shapers, delivering projects that create lasting economic, social and community benefits for Queensland. This role offers the opportunity to work on a once-in-a-generation infrastructure program while developing your expertise in major projects, governance and public sector delivery.
We value and respect the diversity of experiences, perspectives and ideas our people bring. We encourage applications from people of all genders, cultures, languages, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and family responsibilities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, flexible and respectful workplace where everyone is supported to contribute, grow and succeed.
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.
There are 2 x Fixed term Temporary flexible full-time positions available.
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