As a Principal Project Officer with Migration Queensland, you will lead program delivery and team performance to support Queensland's State Nominated Migration Program.

Working in a dynamic environment, you will translate strategic priorities into effective program settings, processes and initiatives, while driving continuous improvement and ensuring high-quality outcomes.

You will lead stakeholder engagement, oversee complex operational activities, coach a high-performing team, and use data and insights to enhance program effectiveness and service delivery.

Job details

About the Team/Organisation

Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) is the Queensland Government's global business agency, dedicated to shaping, promoting, and strengthening Queensland's economy. TIQ facilitates exciting import, export, and investment projects, supporting global trade, investment, study, and work opportunities in Queensland. With a regional and global network of over 280 staff, TIQ is committed to advancing Queensland's future. Learn more at www.tiq.qld.gov.au.

Migration Queensland (MQ) is the Queensland Government agency responsible for skilled, business, and National Innovation visa nominations. In partnership with the Department of Home Affairs, MQ nominates skilled migrants to live and work in Queensland. MQ also conducts migration assessments and collaborates with TIQ's network, migration agencies, businesses, industry bodies, and stakeholders to promote Queensland as a destination for migration and investment.

About the Role

The Principal Project Officer, Migration Queensland plays a key leadership role in program delivery, team performance, and continuous improvement. The role oversees the State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP), ensuring effective governance and high-quality, timely nomination outcomes. Reporting to the Manager, Migration Queensland, you will lead a team of case officers, translate strategic priorities into practical program settings, drive stakeholder engagement, manage complex operational matters, build team capability, and use data and insights to enhance program performance and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate strategic priorities into program settings, processes, and initiatives.
• Lead stakeholder engagement with government, industry, and migration sector stakeholders to support Queensland's migration objectives.
• Oversee the delivery of skilled, business, and National Innovation visa nomination programs, ensuring quality, consistency, and effective governance.
• Manage a small team, including workload allocation, quality assurance, and resolution of complex cases.
• Build team capability and foster a high-performing, collaborative culture that supports efficient assessment practices, continuous learning, and delivery of operational and strategic priorities.
• Drive program improvements through performance analysis, risk identification, and evidence-based reporting.

About You

To excel in this role, you will bring strong leadership, program delivery, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate strategic priorities into effective operational outcomes. You will have experience leading high-performing teams, applying sound judgement in complex environments, and using governance, risk, and analytical frameworks to drive continuous improvement. Additionally, you will be skilled at building trusted relationships, using data to inform decision-making, and communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills, and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.

While no mandatory qualifications are required, experience in or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of skilled migration legislation, policy, and program settings will be highly regarded.

• Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
• Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

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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.

• TIQ694898 Principal Project Officer - RD (PDF, 249KB)
  Role Description
  
  TIQ Candidate Information Pack (PDF, 479KB)
  Application Kit