The Community Corrections and Specialist Operations Command (CCSO) is undertaking significant transformational change and project delivery. The CCSO program management office (PMO) has been established to enhance CCSO project and program management capabilities, support successful execution of projects within the remit of CCSO, and align associated project efforts with strategic goals.

The Senior Project Officer is responsible for contributing to key strategic project and best practice solutions for the enhancement and implementation of projects across the CCSO Program Management Office.

Job details

To be considered for this role, please provide the following information to the selection panel for assessment of your suitability:

• A cover letter (1-2 pages maximum) outlining how your knowledge, skills and experiences make you a competitive candidate against the Leadership competencies for Queensland (Individual Contributor): Vision, Results and Accountability within the context of the essential requirements ‘role fit' and responsibilities described under ‘about the role'.
• Your current curriculum vitae/resume, including two referees who can attest to your performance and conduct in the workplace. Referees should have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years, and it is preferable to include your current/immediate/past supervisor. By providing the names and contact details of your referee/s you consent for these people to be contacted by the selection panel. If you do not wish for a referee to be contacted, please indicate this on your resume and contact the selection panel chair to discuss.

The essential requirements for this role are:

• Demonstrated ability to provide project administration, coordination, reporting and support within a diverse and complex organizational environment.
• High level interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills and the ability to build and maintain strategic working relationships with diverse stakeholders to influence and drive project outcomes in an environment of change.
• High level knowledge of and experience in relation to the criminal justice sector and implementing best practice solutions to improve business outcomes in this sector.
• Good understanding of key issues, trends and innovative approaches relating to the safe and effective management of individuals subject to QCS care.
• Demonstrated ability to work in, influence and achieve outcomes within multi-disciplinary teams of professional staff.
• Demonstrated conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills including the ability to aggregate data and identify trends.
• Ability to think critically, engage in abstract thinking, and develop and implement options, strategies and recommendations to achieve desired outcomes.

People from diverse backgrounds including non-English speaking backgrounds, people with a disability, women, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

THIS IS AN ONGOING RECRUITMENT POOL

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Continuous Applicant Pool closing Friday, 7th February 2025

Documents

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

• 583088-24-Role Profile (PDF, 444KB)
  
  
  583088-24-Final-Applicant-Information-Guide-QCS-September-2023 (PDF, 309KB)