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Principal Program Officer


Legal Assistance Strategy and Funding Unit; Investment and Commissioning; Corporate Services; Brisbane City

Join Our Team: Principal Program Officer – Drive Impact for Queensland’s Vulnerable Communities

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable Queenslanders? Do you have the expertise and drive to manage complex programs with precision and empathy? If so, we are looking for someone like you to take on the role of Principal Program Officer.

About the Role: As a Principal Program Officer, you will be at the heart of our mission to better the lives of those in need within our community. You will bring your high-level strategic, policy, and program management skills to the forefront to ensure the effective delivery of our key initiatives.

This is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to channel your professional skills into meaningful work that resonates throughout the state of Queensland.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/631611/25
Closing date 02-May-2025
Job duration
Contact person Toni Meredith
Contact details Phone: (07) 3564 7667
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Join Us: Elevate your career to new heights with a role that challenges and rewards in equal measure. Be at the forefront of change, and live the satisfaction of knowing your work directly contributes to the well-being of vulnerable Queenslanders.

The Role

The Principal Program Officer provides high-level strategic, policy, and program management expertise to ensure the effective delivery of programs and initiatives. The role requires leadership in procurement, contract management, governance, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on achieving value for money, mitigating risk, and aligning service delivery with government objectives.

The Team and the Branch

LASF improves access to free or low-cost legal services for vulnerable Queenslanders by providing policy advice and administering State and Commonwealth funding. As part of the Investment and Commissioning branch, we manage funding, grants, and service commissioning to strengthen legal assistance.

We collaborate with stakeholders and government partners to meet national obligations and develop investment strategies for key priorities like family violence and community legal services. Our focus is on equitable access to justice and innovative sector solutions.

How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/631611/25

Closing Date: Friday, 2nd May 2025

Further information

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

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Two positions available - 1 permanent and 1 temporary fixed-term to 30 June 2026.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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