Ready to take the next step in your portfolio and project management career? The QBCC is entering an exciting new chapter, with a bold transformation agenda and a pipeline of impactful projects, this role sits at the heart of the action. We’re offering a rare opportunity for an experienced Principal Project Officer to bring their expertise to a high profile public sector environment – showcase your portfolio and/or program project management skills to a make a meaningful difference on work that matters. If you’re looking to elevate your career and be the catalyst for successful strategic outcomes we’d love to hear from you.

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About QBCC 

QBCC supports the growing Queensland community through our contribution to a thriving and resilient building and construction industry that supports sustainable social, environmental and economic outcomes for the state.  

We are transforming the way we serve, integrity remains our heart, as does our focus on working together for a stronger building and construction industry. 

About the role 

Step into a role where you become the steady centre of a dynamic and evolving portfolio guiding project intake, shaping prioritisation, and orchestrating delivery for the Transformation Management Office at the QBCC. As the driving force behind portfolio planning, you'll bring clarity to complexity, ensuring each initiative aligns with governance frameworks and delivers meaningful, measurable benefits. You'll oversee assurance, risk, change, procurement and financial elements with a strategic eye, keeping the organisation on course and empowering project teams to deliver with confidence. 

In this position, you'll build trusted relationships across the QBCC and beyond, intentionally collaborating with stakeholders to test ideas, refine requirements and pave the way for successful project execution. You'll monitor progress with a keen sense of timing and outcomes, translating insight into clear, actionable reporting and strategic recommendations. Whether you're supporting colleagues to understand their responsibilities, reviewing critical documentation, or advising on best practice in portfolio and project management, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the organisation's major initiatives land with impact and integrity. 

About you  

You'll demonstrate a solid background in project management and ideally have experience working in a Portfolio or Program Management Office. You will have attained one or more certifications in a Project Management framework i.e. Agile/PRINCE2, MoP, Waterfall or PMBOK.  

You will be an effective communicator who builds strong, respectful relationships. You will use your engagement and facilitation skills to work with a broad range of stakeholders to plan business improvements which deliver a lasting impact.  

Why Join QBCC?  

At QBCC, you'll be part of a purpose driven organisation where your work matters. You will work with dedicated professionals who value integrity, collaboration and learning. You'll have opportunities to grow while making a real contribution to shaping the QBCC's future and outcomes for our stakeholders.     

If you're ready to dive into a career defining transformation journey with us, where your impact will help shape what comes next, we'd love to hear from you.  

How to apply 

Please provide a resume and cover letter (maximum 1 page) outlining your skills and experience aligned to this position and candidate attributes listed. Please see the position description for full key outcomes, accountabilities and candidate attributes. 

Further information

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

Documents

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

• QBCC Information for Applicants 2025 (PDF, 5.70MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  PD - A07 Principal Project Officer (PDF, 844KB)
  Role Description