Provide program/project support to assist in the successful delivery of large scale, complex Information Management (IM) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) program/project(s).

Job details

The role: 

As the Principal Project Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of financial planning, forecasting and reporting to support the effective governance and performance of complex IM/ICT programs and projects within the Delivery Services branch.

Key responsibilities

As the Principal Project Officer – Finance your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of the project/program funding, costing and financial planning and reporting frameworks and supporting governing artefacts, processes and systems.
•  Lead the consolidation of budgeting and forecasting across the delivery portfolio and contribute to the delivery of month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial reporting processes including multi-year budgets.
• Provide high-quality trusted advice, analysis and recommendations to Delivery Services Branch executives on the financial performance trends associated with the delivery portfolio.
• Develop and deliver financial reports to senior stakeholders, including commentary on underspends, funding adjustments, and project financial performance.
• Liaise with project managers, program directors, and other financial stakeholders to ensure financial data integrity and alignment with the Financial Management Practice Manual (FMPM).

Are you right for this role?

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in a similar role providing services to a large and complex delivery portfolio.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Knowledge of the Financial Management Practice Manual (FMPM).
• Stakeholder management experience.

Employee wellbeing

• 38 / 36.25 hour full time work week
• 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?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

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.

• AO7-Principal Project Officer-DSS RD (PDF, 241KB)
  Role Description
  
  QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit