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Social Impact Project Management Office; Strategic Policy; Brisbane City

In this role you will support the Executive Director to lead and manage the establishment of Queensland’s first Office of Social Impact, driving innovative social enterprise and impact investing initiatives to deliver measurable outcomes for marginalised Queenslanders.

• Support the executive leadership in establishing Queensland’s first Office of Social Impact.
• Drive the $20M Social Entrepreneurs Fund.
• Deliver measurable outcomes for marginalised Queenslanders.

Job details

Position status Contract
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Policy & Planning
Classification SO
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/651068/25
Closing date 08-Aug-2025
Job duration For 2 years with possible extension
Contact person Sarah Haigh
Contact details Ph: (07) 3035 1481
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Your new opportunity:
This is your chance to contribute to the delivery of Queensland's first Office of Social Impact (OSI), driving the Queensland Government's social impact agenda. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will oversee the design and establishment of the $20 million per annum Social Entrepreneurs Fund and contribute to the development and delivery of a roadmap for social enterprise and impact investing.

In this varied and fast-paced role, you will work closely with stakeholders across government, philanthropic organisations, and the social impact sector to achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes for marginalised Queenslanders.

We are seeking a highly-organised generalist with a proven track record in delivering multifaceted public policy programs or projects. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about creating positive social change, this is the role for you.

In this role, you will:
• Support the Executive Director to lead and manage OSI's strategy and outcomes, ensuring the successful development and delivery of a roadmap for social enterprise and impact investing.
• Help oversee OSI's work program, including managing timelines, program expenditure, risk, probity, reporting, and progress against outcomes.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with government and nongovernment stakeholders to foster collaboration and drive shared impact.
• Provide high-level advice and support, including oral and written briefings for ministerial offices.

What experience you will bring:
To excel in this role, you will demonstrate:
• Proven ability to lead teams and/or multifaceted projects under pressure while maintaining team cohesion, probity, and delivering results.
• Experience managing complex and time-sensitive workstreams or programs during periods of change and uncertainty.
• Strong problem-solving skills, innovation, and the ability to provide strategic, practical, and solutions-oriented advice.
• Exceptional relationship management skills, with a focus on trust, collaboration, and political acumen.

Whilst there are no mandatory qualifications needed for this role, relevant qualifications or experience in social policy, investment strategy or impact measurement will be highly regarded.

How to apply:
To submit your application, click on the Apply link to provide:
• Your resume detailing relevant experience.
• A cover letter of no more than two pages outlining why you are interested in this position and how your knowledge, skills and experience makes you a strong candidate for the role.

Queensland Treasury is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and treating all applicants equitably. This starts with recruitment, including making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process.

We welcome applicants to share with the hiring manager any health condition, disability, and/or cultural or linguistic background, so that we may make any necessary adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/651068/25

Closing Date: Friday, 08 August 2025

Further information

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Last updated
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