Step into a high-impact temporary Principal Project Officer role until July 2026 where strategy meets delivery. You’ll lead complex, high-profile projects from concept to completion, shaping plans that align with national and state priorities while keeping stakeholders engaged and informed.

Using data-driven insights and sharp reporting, you’ll influence decision-making, manage risks, and drive real service improvements. If you thrive on turning big ideas into well-executed outcomes and enjoy working at the centre of strategic change, this is a chance to make your mark.

Whilst not mandatory, a relevant qualification in project management, health planning, accounting or similar would be highly desirable.

Job details

About the role:

In this role, you will work closely with the Director – Project Management Office to provide project management and change management to support for the successful delivery of complex, high-risk strategic projects in Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service to support the delivery of Central Queensland Health's Destination 2030 and its key strategic objectives.

• Lead and manage the planning for projects of significant scope and strategic importance, ensuring project plans and supporting documentation supports and enables project delivery, monitoring progress and reporting as required.
• Source, analyse and visually present data from the relevant sources to inform service planning and improvement activities.
• Prepare reports, submissions, briefing notes, ministerial correspondence and policy documentation as required.

About you:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in project management and governance, planning and design, and associated business case development processes; contemporary governance mechanisms including policy; and a working knowledge of health care systems and service providers.
• Demonstrated experience in project management including the ability to lead all aspects of high level strategic project and engage with key stakeholders and implement contemporary change management methodologies.
• Highly developed skills and experience in proactively monitoring trends, identifying and analysing problems, developing and implementing remedial strategies and exercising initiative and responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to use high level communication, interpersonal, consultation, partnership and negotiation skills to create a strong client focus, influence the decisions, action or perceptions of stakeholders and achieve outcomes.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $14,000 p.m. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $72.61 - $77.84 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6B675224

Applications close: Wednesday, 25 February 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK6B675224 - Principal Project Officer (PDF)
  
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