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Principal Project Officer


Fortitude Valley

Lead the development and maintenance of high-quality program documentation and key artefacts in support of effective governance, assurance and reporting functions on large scale, complex Information Management (IM) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) program/project(s).

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group IT & Telecommunications
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/EHQ691728
Closing date 18-Sep-2026
Job duration 10/09/2027
Contact person Warren Forbes
Contact details (07) 3542 5623
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The role:

You will have significant experience in the provision of support to large scale, complex IM/ICT programs and projects specifically in planning, initiation, stakeholder management and communication, executive reporting, budgeting, financial and risk management, governance and secretariat support functions.

Further duties include:

  • Lead the development and maintenance of high-quality program documentation and key artefacts to support effective governance, assurance, and delivery outcomes
  • Analyse, plan, manage and report on specialised work packages involving IM/ICT, ensuring solutions delivered are responsive to customer needs and sustainable in an enterprise environment.
  • Manage and report on project performance against agreed specialised work packages and schedules.
  • Manage resources and expenditure within the agreed work package budgets and agreed project forecasts.
  • Undertake risk and issue identification, assessment, and mitigation activities by ensuring risks and issues are documented, reviewed, and escalated as appropriate.
  • Ensure use of appropriate project management techniques, methodologies, and tools in line with Queensland Health policy.
  • Lead the identification, analysis and redesign of business processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness and program service quality.
  • Initiate, influence and maintain relationships with and between internal and external stakeholders, facilitate effective communication and foster relationships through lessons learned, feedback mechanisms and management of expectations.
  • Manage the support function of the various Program and Project governance groups.

Is this opportunity for you?

To be successful in this role you will have significant experience in the provision of support to large scale, complex IM/ICT programs and projects; specifically, in planning, initiation, stakeholder management and communication, reporting, budgeting, financial and risk management, and project governance and secretariat support functions.

Your well-developed negotiation and communication skills will enable you to effectively negotiate and liaise with both internal and external stakeholders regarding the coordination of outputs of multiple specialist teams to deliver the solution as well as the preparation of written communication materials.

You will have a proven ability to analyse, plan, manage and report on specialised work packages with a keen eye for detail.

You will show extensive experience and application of appropriate project and program management methodologies (preferably PRINCE2 and MSP), and an ability to provide expert advice on the use of appropriate project management techniques and methodologies.

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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Last updated
2 May 2023

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