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Job details

The Project Officer role will work as part of a dedicated team to support the coordination and delivery of project deliverables.

What you'll do 

You will: 

• Manage, monitor and report progress and implement best practice guidelines and processes to ensure consistent and quality outcomes are achieved.
• Undertake project management activities by developing and maintaining formal project plans, supporting estimates, records and registers in accordance with the project lifecycle.
• Provide a secretariat function for meetings, including preparing, collating and quality checks of meeting papers, where required.
• Monitor and coordinate the review of risks and issues to ensure the integrity of projects and outcomes are met in a timely manner.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

• Demonstrated organisation skills and ability to organise with a high level of independence and to act innovatively, resourcefully and meet deadlines and commitments possessing a logical proactive approach to achieve strategic goals.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to define project tasks, assist with the compilation of project information, set priorities and coordinate activities effectively to meet competing deadlines, with a track record of proven and sustained outcomes.
• Conceptual, problem-solving and analytical skills, relevant to the public sector, including developing innovative and practical solutions and providing advice to assist in addressing complex issues.
• Well-developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a high performing team, communicate confidently to a range of audiences and undertake effective consultation and negotiation processes.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

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

• A short-written response (maximum 1-2 pages, dot points acceptable) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill 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.

Further information

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

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.

Documents

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

• AO5 Project Officer RD (PDF, 207KB)
  Role Description
  
  QH Information for Applicants Sept 23 (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit