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Principal Program Officer (Community Housing)


Contract Management; Housing Development; Social & Affordable Housing Growth; Brisbane City

Help shape the future of social and affordable housing across Queensland. As a Principal Program Officer within Housing Development, you will lead complex contract management, program delivery and stakeholder engagement activities that support new investment opportunities and housing supply outcomes.

Working closely with community housing providers, government agencies, industry and not-for-profit partners, you will influence projects from concept through to delivery, provide strategic advice and help drive innovative housing solutions that make a real difference in communities.

This 12-month temporary opportunity is based in Brisbane and offers the chance to work on high-profile initiatives that contribute to better housing outcomes for Queenslanders while building valuable partnerships across the housing sector.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/706799/26
Closing date 23-Nov-2026
Job duration 12 months with possible extension
Contact person Tanya Grigg
Contact details Phone: 0499 757 290
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Join a team that is helping deliver more social and affordable housing for Queensland communities.

As a Principal Program Officer within Housing Development, Social and Affordable Housing Growth, you will play a key role in advancing the Queensland Government's investment in housing supply by working with community housing providers and partners to deliver meaningful housing outcomes across the state.

Working in a collaborative and high-performing environment, you will build strong  relationships with community housing providers, local, state and federal government stakeholders, industry representatives, financiers and not-for-profit organisations.

Your work will involve negotiating and managing funding agreements, monitoring  performance and compliance, analysing complex issues, developing practical solutions and providing strategic advice that informs decision making.

The ideal candidate will bring

  • Experience leading complex projects, programs, contracts or funding initiatives.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
  • The ability to negotiate, influence and achieve outcomes in a collaborative environment.
  • Well-developed analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Confidence preparing advice, briefings, reports and recommendations for senior decision-makers.
  • Sound judgement, resilience and the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • A commitment to delivering positive housing and community outcomes through  strong partnerships and evidence-based decision-making.

Applications to remain current for 12 months. 

Job Ad Reference: QLD/706799/26
Closing Date: Monday, 23 November 2026

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