The purpose of this role is to coordinate the design and delivery of leadership and management capability development programs and initiatives to the Queensland Health workforce.

Job details

Purpose

The Principal Project Officer is a member of the Projects and Design team in the Centre for Leadership Excellence (CLE).

The Principal Project Officer will:

• Produce, maintain, and evaluate engaging statewide learning programs to Queensland Health employees across traditional and digital mediums.
• Review and evaluate training programs to provide expert advice on contemporary learning practices.
• Apply an evidence-based approach to the design, delivery and evaluation of initiatives, utilising data, research, and best practices to drive effective outcomes.

Mandatory qualifications, registrations and other requirements

• While not mandatory, a relevant qualification would be well regarded.
• Public service employees who work in roles that require attendance at a hospital or other facility where clinical care or support is provided must be, and remain, vaccinated against COVID-19 (refer to Queensland Health Human Resources Policy B70).

Role fit

The essential requirements for this role are:

• Demonstrated high level knowledge of contemporary approaches to the design and delivery of learning and development products and services.
• Demonstrated experience in the design, build and evaluation of capability programs.
• Proficiently use leading edge technologies and tools to create engaging capability resources.
• Demonstrated ability to build workforce capability in large, complex organisations.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead consultation and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders to form collaborative solutions and implement appropriate strategic responses. 
• Demonstrated ability to deliver outcomes and manage competing work priorities to meet agreed deadlines and commitments.

Behavioural Competencies Required

We are all leaders in the Department of Health, regardless of role or classification level. The department is committed to leadership at all levels of our organisation, in this role you will be required to display the following leadership behaviours:

• Leads strategically – determines the connection between organisational events and issues, and their impact on the team's work.
• Leads change in complex environments – empowers others to understand and embrace change by communicating openly about the rationale and intended outcomes.
• Builds enduring relationships – strengthens partnerships by providing proactive advice, and supports others to share relevant information in a tactful and articulate manner.
• Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces – contributes to the development of inclusive systems and practices that allow all individuals to participate to their fullest ability.

How to apply

Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:

• A short-written response (maximum 2 pages, dot points acceptable) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the essential requirements of the role.
• Your current CV or resume, including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.
• Late applications cannot be submitted online. For a late application to be considered, please arrange approval and submission via the contact person.
• Applications will remain current for 12 months or for the duration of the vacancy. Future vacancies of a temporary, full time and part time nature may also be filled through this recruitment process.
• Only those persons eligible to work in Australia may be employed by Queensland Health. Prospective employees are required to provide proof of identity and documentary evidence of their right to work in Australia.

Further information

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

Documents

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

• Principal Project Officer - RD (PDF, 199KB)
  Role Description
  
  QH Information for Applicants Sept 23 (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants