Seeking a Senior Project Officer to manage and lead the Program Support Office to support program level activities and coordinate delivery of specialised tasks involving resource management, finance, reporting, and program maintenance.

Job details

The role:  
Reporting to the Principal Project Officer, you will lead the Program Support team to ensure tight deadlines for competing priorities are met with accuracy, ensuring successful completion within agree performance criteria to enable enhanced service delivery. You will also maintain relationships with and between internal and external stakeholders, facilitate effective communications and foster relationships through feedback mechanisms and management of expectations.

In addition to this, you will:

• Manage a small team to provide Program Support activities to a large multi-disciplinary team and develop and implement consistent processes across the program.
• Provide financial support to the program by undertaking activities associated with Cost Recovery of Fee for Service (FFS) initiatives, budgeting, finance, and reporting.
• Manage and monitor resources, expenses and capital costs against the project forecasts.
• Maintain program/project files in accordance with Queensland Health regulations and policies.
• Initiate, influence and maintain relationships with and between key internal and external stakeholders, facilitate effective communication channels to promote the successful adoption of change within the business, and foster relationships through lessons learned, feedback mechanisms and management of expectations.

Are you right for this role?

To be successful in the role, you will have proven experience in a medium scale IM/ICT project management environment, preferably in the health care industry (SFIA Skill: PRMG: Level 5). You will also have the proven ability to develop and manage one or more defined communication channels and/or stakeholder groups, and facilitate the business change decision-making processes, and the planning and implementation of change. (SFIA Skill: RLMT: Level 5).

Furthermore, you will have an understanding of appropriate project management methodologies (preferably PRINCE2), and an ability to promote and provide advice on the use of appropriate project management techniques, methodologies and tools (SFIA Skill: METL: Level 5).

About Digital Solutions and Technology - 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 one-page cover letter online today.

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).

Documents

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

• EHQ692745 RD (PDF)
  
  DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)