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Program Officer
Training and Skills Pathways; Program Investment; Investment; Brisbane City
Join a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to delivering programs that create real opportunities for disadvantaged Queenslanders. This role offers the chance to manage contracts, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to vocational education and training initiatives. If you have experience in program and contract management, strong communication skills, and a passion for making a difference, this is an opportunity to grow your career while working in a collaborative and rewarding environment.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Community Engagement and Education |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/618626/25 |
| Closing date | 19-Feb-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 16 January 2026 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Kelly-Maree Ross |
| Contact details | Phone: (07) 3524 3268 Access the National Relay Service |
The Training and Skills Pathways team within the Investment Division is responsible for the state-wide management and coordination of a range of grant programs and services ensuring accessibility and participation in the vocational education and training (VET) sector and the labour market. This includes administering the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.
About the role
The Program Officer will be responsible for administering and managing access and equity programs that support disadvantaged Queenslanders. Working within a collaborative and supportive team, the role focuses primarily on contract administration for projects funded under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative. The ideal candidate will have experience in program and contract management, strong communication and engagement skills, and a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
As the Program Officer, you will
- Assist in the effective administration and delivery of government VET programs and strategies including programs funded under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.
- Liaise with community-based organisations and DTET regional officers on new and existing contractual or program requirements.
- Utilise database and information systems to organise and extract data to support performance monitoring.
What we are looking for
We want to understand your unique journey, skills, knowledge, and experiences, along with the personal qualities that make you stand out. If you are passionate about growth and teamwork, this position could be for you. Your attributes will be assessed to determine their alignment with the role's requirements.
The position requires an applicant who can:
- Manage complex workloads, meet deadlines and commitments and complete tasks within a tight timeframe independently and within a team.
- Provide advice and support to senior management on sensitive and contentious matters associated with a range of stakeholders including community organisations, social enterprises, training providers, industry bodies and other government stakeholders.
- Negotiate, liaise, consult and build strong relationships with a network of internal and external stakeholders on new and existing contractual or program requirements and responsibilities.
- Interrogate, extract and organise data from departmental databases to support the performance monitoring, statistical analyses and reporting functions of Training and Skills Pathways.
Refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities and what we are looking for.
How to apply
To apply, please submit the below via the SmartJobs application page:
- Your current resume
- Provide a short statement (maximum 1 page) telling us why you are interested in this role, outlining what your motivation is to join us and what you will bring to the role.
Please ensure you refer to the Role Description 'Interested in applying' section for more information on what to include as part of your application.
We're committed to appointing the best-suited person for each role. This includes considering equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion needs within our agency. We believe that these elements are essential for the success of our team, and we strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to reach out to the designated contact for the vacancy.
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.
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