Three (3) Permanent Flexible Full-time positions available (1x Cairns, 1x Mackay and 1x Chermside).

We encourage and support work-life balance through a number of initiatives, including flexible working arrangements, such as remote or hybrid work blends between employer provided workplace and other locations (e.g. telecommuting and set days to work remotely (at home), and/or distributed work centres).

Job details

We are looking to find the person best suited for the role and will be considering your knowledge, skills, experience, potential for development and future contribution to the department as well as your personal qualities and how they contribute to our department's equity and diversity objectives which aim to build a workforce that reflects the Queensland community.

As a Senior Contract and Partnerships Officer, You will work in a small team managing contracts and supporting partnerships across the housing, homelessness services and broader service system to resolve complex issues and deliver improved housing and homelessness services and ensuring funded providers deliver holistic, place-based and trauma-informed services which represent value for money and meet customer need.

What you will be doing:
• Provide leadership and management in the delivery of high-quality contract management services, including the development of appropriate service responses to customers.
• Lead and manage staff, physical and financial resources, in accordance with the department's service delivery framework.
• Build, maintaining, and supporting collaborative relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to professionally and proactively manage provider performance and compliance, conduct reviews; and enable the delivery of innovative and effective customer outcomes.
• Provide strategic and operational advice on complex and emerging issues, local needs and opportunities, perceived gaps, and the development of innovative to improve customer outcomes.
• Have well-developed communication skills, including a focus on problem-solving and decision-making.
• Support a positive team culture focusing on collaboration, communication and cultural capability, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples working flexibly in a fast-paced and diverse team environment; embracing agile methodology and using a build, measure, learn approach.
• Lead and ensure you establish and maintain a workplace safety culture by ensuring that all policies and practices concerning Workplace Health and Safety are applied and a part of day-to-day operations.

How to apply:
Read the Applicant Guide and the Role Profile to find out more about what we offer and the role.

Please advise your location preference you wish to be considered for, and you can apply for this role by providing your 2-page cover letter (location preference included) and current resume via the below 'Apply Online'.

Applications will remain current for a period of 12 months.

Further information

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

There are three permanent AO5 opportunities available across three different Housing Service Centres - (1x Cairns, 1x Mackay and 1x Chermside).

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

Documents

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

• Advertising - applicant-guide - WM-2025-333 AO6 (PDF, 225KB)
  
  
  645154 25 Role Description v1.0 (PDF, 228KB)