Are you looking for a new adventure? Perhaps adding to your skillset? Challenging yourself in a new environment? We are looking for a Principal Project Officer to join our team to provide expert advice and play a lead role in the coordination of activities required to facilitate the delivery of Integrated Workforce Management Program within Payroll Transactional Services.

Job details

As the Principal Project Officer, you will engage with stakeholders across the state in the successful identification, planning and implementation of change to services and processes designed to improve the timeliness and efficiency of Payroll Transactional Services.

What you'll do 

• Provide specialist expert advice in relation to assessment, analysis, development, documentation, and implementation of IWFM including the evaluation of risks identified for the proposed implementation.
• Lead cross team collaboration to ensure thorough business impact assessments, change management and transition activities are undertaken to support the effective delivery of solutions according to agreed criteria.
• Develop plans for the implementation of project initiatives including monitoring, controlling, readiness, lesson learnt and reporting of project and program performance against plans, deliverables, and schedules.

About you

We are searching for someone with:

• Demonstrated experience in the coordination and delivery of complex project(s) and/or programs, with experience within a payroll service environment an advantage, and preferably in the healthcare industry.
• Expertise in, and understanding of, appropriate project and program management methodologies producing a high standard of management products from project or program establishment throughout delivery and closeout.
• Advanced communication skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively liaise, consult and negotiate with a diverse range of stakeholders and build positive relationships in an environment of change.
• Demonstrated ability to develop significant documents, reports and communications material in relation to implementation activities that impact to stakeholders.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

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 such as temporary, full time or part time. 

Documents

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

• QLD663482 Principal Project Officer (IWFM) RD (PDF, 916KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Pack - July 2025 (PDF, 911KB)
  Application Kit