An exciting opportunity is available within Digital Enablement Program to provide expertise and undertake specialised program/project activities to enable the successful delivery of medium to large scale, and complex projects. The Principal Project Manager will develop, implement and manage the Schedule, Budget, Scope, Risks and issues, including relevant processes ensuring compliance to governance standards and requirements. The ideal candidates will have demonstrated strong financial management, scheduling (Microsoft Project preferred), and reporting skills.

Job details

You will be able to demonstrate your experience in writing complex governance documentation, tailored to varying stakeholder groups, including Project Initiation Documents, Highlight reports, Sprint Plans and reports, Benefits Realisation Plans, and the like.

The Role: 

Reporting to the Project Director, the Principal Project Manager will deliver, monitor, and report on multiple project activities against agreed criteria.

Key responsibilities include:

• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with QPS values as outlined above.
• Follow defined service quality standards, occupational health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe, services and workplaces.
• Deliver multiple, parallel software development projects (utilising Microsoft's .Net Web technology) ensuring project outcomes are achieved and enterprise solutions are delivered that are responsive to customer needs.
• Ensure project outcomes are achieved and project management capability is maintained within eHealth Queensland by leading a multi-disciplinary team/s
• Provide advice and strategic input to project deliverables, to ensure they meet quality standards and comply with Queensland Health strategies and architecture.
• Ensure projects are managed in accordance with the best practice guidelines and Queensland Health's formal project management (PM) approach to ensure consistent and quality outcomes are achieved.
• Guide, lead and mentor team members and ensure stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the project life cycle.
• Manage projects by monitoring and reporting on project related trends and performance against project plans and budgets.
• Enable informed decision making on project issues by developing timely and relevant written submissions, briefs, presentations and information papers for project stakeholders.
• All staff are responsible for identifying, managing and reporting risks relating to their work.

Are you right for this role?

To be successful in this role you will:

• High level leadership and design of large scale, complex/high risk projects (SFIA Code: PRMG 6)
• High level of project management skills, with the ability to achieve successful project outcomes (SFIA Code: PRMG 6 (NHS: Drive for Results)
• Ability to use high level interpersonal, negotiation, consultation and communication skills appropriate to all stakeholders to create a strong client focus (NHS: Effective and strategic influencing)
• Proven ability to lead and manage multiple multi-disciplinary project teams (NHS: Holding to Account) (NHS: Empowering Others)
• Ability to work in a team environment and develop effective working relationships with stakeholders (SFIA Code: RLMT 5)
• High level knowledge and application of project management methodologies (Prince 2) (SFIA Code: METL 5)

High level experience in the end-to-end delivery of large-scale complex IM/ICT program/project(s), specifically in the health care industry, will be highly regarded. If your experience is from other sectors, please outline how your knowledge can transfer to the healthcare context, particularly in large-scale ICT delivery.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV or resume and a short statement (maximum 2 pages) addressing your experience in each of the key areas outlined above in ‘Are you right for this role?'.

Benefits of working with eHealth Queensland:

By joining eHealth Queensland, you will work within a fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment where every employee plays a critical role in our ongoing success. 

You will enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture
• Career training and development

Should you require additional support or reasonable adjustments during our recruitment process to ensure you can demonstrate your ability to meet the inherent requirements of the role, please contact the Delivery Services Branch DSB Talent Acquisition Services eQH-DSB-TalentAcquisition@health.qld.gov.au

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 (temporary; full time or part time).

Documents

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

• Applicant Pack - July 2025 (PDF, 911KB)
  Application Kit
  
  AO7 Principal Project Manager DEBS RD CLQ1_New (PDF, 268KB)
  Role Description