Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of Queenslanders?

Join our Contracting team as a Senior Contract and Partnerships Officer (AO6). This is a permanent, full-time role where the position may be based in Toowoomba, Ipswich, Maryborough, Bundaberg, Rockhampton or Gladstone with flexible work practices by agreement.

In this dynamic role, you’ll manage contracts and build strong partnerships to deliver innovative, trauma-informed housing and homelessness services that meet community needs.

If you’re ready to use your problem-solving and communication skills to create positive change, we want to hear from you!

Job details

As a Senior Contract and Partnerships Officer (AO6) with Housing and Homelessness Services in Toowoomba, you'll play a vital role in improving the lives of Queenslanders. Every day, your work will help deliver innovative, place-based and trauma-informed housing and homelessness services that provide real support to those who need it most.

This is your opportunity to join a team that values collaboration, cultural capability and innovation. Imagine yourself driving new ideas, fostering partnerships and contributing to a fair and sustainable housing system for Queenslanders. If you're a skilled communicator, a natural problem-solver, and passionate about creating positive change, we'd love to hear from you.

In this role, you'll :
• Provide leadership and management in the delivery of high-quality contract management services, including the development of appropriate service responses to customers.
• Lead and manage staff, physical and financial resources, in accordance with the department's service delivery framework. 
• Build, maintaining, and supporting collaborative relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to professionally and proactively manage provider performance and compliance, conduct reviews; and enable the delivery of innovative and effective customer outcomes.
• Provide strategic and operational advice on complex and emerging issues, local needs and opportunities, perceived gaps, and the development of innovative to improve customer outcomes. 
• Have well-developed communication skills, including a focus on problem-solving and decision-making. 
• Support a positive team culture focusing on collaboration, communication and cultural capability, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; working flexibly in a fast-paced and diverse team environment; embracing agile methodology and using a build, measure, learn approach. 
• Lead and ensure you establish and maintain a workplace safety culture by ensuring that all policies and practices concerning Workplace Health and Safety are applied and a part of day-to-day operations. 

As part of the Department of Housing and Public Works, you'll be joining an organisation committed to diversity, inclusion, and delivering real outcomes for Queenslanders. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and help us make a difference. 

How to apply 
Find out more about what we offer our employees and the recruitment and selection process, including pre-employment checks, in the Applicant Guide.

You can apply for this role by providing your resume and a two page cover letter reflecting on how your skills and experience relates to the ‘What you will be doing' section of the role profile, via the Smart jobs and careers website www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au. 

Applications to remain current for 12 months. 

Further information

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

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply

Documents

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

• applicant-guide (PDF, 646KB)
  
  
  694333 26 - Role Descripiton (PDF, 231KB)