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Principal Project Officer


Herston

Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within Clinical Excellence Queensland!

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Project Management
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/CEQ681642
Closing date 14-May-2026
Job duration 8 months
Contact person Bobbie Clugston
Contact details (07) 3328 9138
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As a Principal Project Officer, you will lead the development, evaluation and management of statewide reforms, systems and processes to support compliance with the Mental Health Act 2016 and the protection of consumer rights. 

What you'll do

As the Principal Project Officer, you will provide expert advice on the Mental Health Act 2016 and related legislation, and lead a range of compliance and quality activities including audits, reporting, investigations and education, to ensure statutory obligations are met and consumer rights are protected. This role promotes restorative approaches and builds strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders to support effective clinical governance, identify good practice, and drive continuous system and consumer outcome improvements.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

  • Expert knowledge of the interpretation and requirements of the Mental Health Act 2016 and legislation that directly impacts on people with a disability, or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge.
  • High level analytical skills, including the ability to interpret and analyse policy, data and information, develop solutions to complex problems and provide high quality advice.
  • High level project management skills including the ability to manage and evaluate projects, utilise relevant systems and effectively integrate related activities to achieve project deliverables and outcomes. 
  • High level interpersonal and written communication skills including the ability to consult, negotiate and manage stakeholder relationships.

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
  • 12.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

  • 38 hour full time work week
  • 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.

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. 

Further information

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

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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