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Principal Project Manager
Fortitude Valley
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Principal Project Manager to join our team. As a Principal project Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, executing and delivery of key work packages within the Digital Capital Program. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope and budget, while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | IT & Telecommunications |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/EHQ687633 |
| Closing date | 23-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full-time |
| Contact person | Nathan Drakopoulos |
| Contact details | (07) 3542 5658 Access the National Relay Service |
The role:
Reporting to the Project Director, the Principal Project Manager will play a key role in the remote access deliverable of the Hospital Rescue Plan (HRP), a visionary program designed to bring service and capabilities to more Queenslanders than ever before. The Hospital Rescue Plan will deliver 3 new hospitals, a new Queensland Cancer Centre, and the expansion of 11 existing hospitals resulting in 2,600 additional beds across Queensland.
Other key responsibilities include:
- Deliver multiple, parallel ICT infrastructure projects ensuring project outcomes are achieved and enterprise solutions are delivered that are responsive to customer needs.
- Provide advice and strategic input to project deliverables, to ensure they meet quality standards and comply with Queensland Health strategies and architecture.
- Guide, lead and mentor team members and ensure stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the project life cycle.
- Promoting and ensuring the use of appropriate project management techniques, methodologies and tools to ensure quality project outcomes are delivered.
- Managing project resources, expenses and capital costs against forecasts.
Is this opportunity for you?
To be successful in this role, you will have extensive experience in the leadership, design and delivery of large scale, complex/ high risk projects. You will possess a high level of expertise and knowledge of appropriate project management methodologies, preferably PRINCE2, and the ability to provide expert advice on the use of appropriate project management techniques, methodologies and tools.
Demonstrated experience in the implementation, integration and migration of ICT infrastructure and telecommunications services (e.g. CYBER Security, WAN, LAN, Data Centre, Unified Communications etc.), in association with building construction, will be highly regarded.
Proven experience in the configuration, testing and deployment of applications and system integration in health care facilities is highly desirable.
The successful candidate will possess a high level of negotiation and consultation skills as well as effective written and oral communication skills. This will enhance your proven stakeholder management skills to support effective business change, including the ability to initiate, influence and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders. Additionally, you will have proven analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills as well as experience in leading, managing and mentoring an effective multi-disciplinary team.
About the Digital Capital Program - eHealth Queensland:
eHealth Queensland is one of the largest Information Communication Technology operations in the state. It is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of information systems and technologies so that Queensland Health employees and health providers have access to information that supports the delivery of health care. The HRP represents an opportunity for you to make your mark on the future of healthcare and help to shape the future of health centres across Queensland, for Queenslanders for generations to come.
Do you want to be a part of a dynamic, fast paced and agile project team? Do you want to make a real difference in laying the foundations; and building clinical care capability that will provide digital healthcare solutions in the home and at the bedside now and in the future?
About eHealth Queensland:
eHealth Queensland is one of the largest Information Communication Technology operations in the state. It is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of information systems and technologies so that Queensland Health employees and health providers have access to information that supports the delivery of health care.
Benefits of working with eHealth Queensland:
By joining eHealth Queensland you will work within a fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment where every employee plays a critical role in our ongoing success.
You will enjoy a variety of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements
- Diverse work culture
- Career training and development
To apply for this exciting opportunity, submit your resume and a short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant for the role, taking into account the key responsibilities and attributes noted in the ‘How you will be assessed' section of the 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 (temporary; full time or part time).
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