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Principal Project Officer
Herston
Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within Clinical Excellence Queensland. As a Principal Project Officer in the Programs team, you will lead the development of statewide patient safety tools and education products to strengthen quality improvement across Queensland’s health system.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Project Management |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CEQ678214 |
| Closing date | 26-Mar-2026 |
| Job duration | 12 months |
| Contact person | Naitik Mehta |
| Contact details | 0402 460 860 Access the National Relay Service |
What you'll do
In this role you will manage the development and implementation of statewide patient safety tools and education products, including digital resources, to support quality improvement across Queensland Health. You will apply project and change management practices to deliver complex initiatives and monitor project performance against agreed plans and outcomes. You will prepare high-quality project documentation, reports and briefings for senior and executive leaders. You will build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support collaboration and effective communication. You will also monitor emerging trends and provide advice to support continuous improvement in patient safety practices.
About you
We are searching for someone who has:
- Proven experience in the management of large-scale complex projects through all phases of the project life cycle in a clinical environment applying project management and change management methodologies.
- Experience in stakeholder relationship management to support effective business change, including the ability to initiate relationships and influence key stakeholders.
- Proven effective written communication skills including the ability to prepare timely, accurate, responsive and well organised briefings and reports.
- Demonstrated high level analytical, planning and evaluation skills including the ability to effectively integrate related activities to achieve project deliverables and outcomes.
Why work with us?
Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes
Competitive salaries
- 12.75% superannuation
- 17.5% leave loading
Employee wellbeing
- 38 hour full time work week
- Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
- Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.
Professional development
- Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
- Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
- Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.
Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.
Ready to apply?
For further information on how to apply please review the attached 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).
Documents
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