The Digital Capital Program (DCP) is seeking a Principal Project Officer to coordinate the Program's centralised Procurement and Asset Management function across a portfolio of major health infrastructure projects, including the Hospital Rescue Plan (HRP). Reporting to the Program Director, DCP, this role partners with Digital Leads, project teams, vendors and key stakeholders to coordinate hardware and service procurement activities, support aggregate purchasing initiatives, and ensure compliance with eHealth Queensland asset management lifecycle requirements. The role contributes to achieving value for money outcomes while ensuring procurement and delivery activities occur within contracted timeframes to support successful project delivery.

Job details

The role:  

Do you want to be part of one of the largest health infrastructure and digital transformation programs in Queensland?

The Principal Project Officer plays a critical role in supporting the delivery of digital infrastructure across the Hospital Rescue Plan (HRP), associated Car Park projects and other major health capital infrastructure initiatives.

Working as a shared program resource within the Digital Capital Program, you will coordinate portfolio-wide procurement and asset management activities to ensure the timely acquisition, delivery, tracking and lifecycle management of ICT hardware, software and related services. You will work closely with project teams, Digital Leads, procurement stakeholders, vendors and delivery partners to support centralised purchasing activities, maximise value for money outcomes and ensure delivery commitments are achieved.

The role requires a proactive and collaborative professional who can analyse project schedules and delivery requirements, coordinate competing priorities across multiple projects, and provide expert advice on procurement planning and asset management processes.

Is this opportunity for you?

Reporting to the Program Director, Business Delivery,  the Principal Project Officer will be responsible for coordinating procurement and asset management activities across the Digital Capital Program portfolio, ensuring alignment with established project schedules, governance requirements and organisational policies.

You will demonstrate:

• Proven experience coordinating procurement activities within large-scale, complex ICT, infrastructure or capital delivery environments.
• Strong knowledge of asset management principles and the management of ICT asset lifecycles.
• Experience analysing project schedules, delivery milestones and procurement requirements to support successful project outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence a diverse range of stakeholders, including project teams, vendors, procurement specialists and senior management.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Highly developed communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Experience contributing to governance, reporting and continuous improvement activities within a project or program environment.
• An ability to identify risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies to support procurement and delivery timelines.

About the Digital Capital Program - 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.

Queensland Health is currently undertaking one of the largest health infrastructure programs ever seen in Australia. The largest of these, the Hospital Rescue Plan (HRP) is a visionary program designed to bring service and capabilities to more Queenslanders than ever before. The Hospital Rescue Plan will deliver 3 new hospitals, a new Queensland Cancer Centre, and the expansion of 11 existing hospitals resulting in 2,600 additional beds across Queensland.   

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).

Documents

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

• Principal Project Officer RD (PDF)
  
  DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)