Principal Program Lead, Community Housing Growth

Department of Housing & Public Works QLD; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Housing & Public Works QLD in Brisbane is seeking a Principal Program Officer to lead complex housing initiatives and partnerships across state and federal levels.

The role focuses on negotiating funding agreements, monitoring performance, and providing strategic advice to senior decision-makers to deliver social and affordable housing outcomes for Queensland communities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex projects, programs, contracts or funding initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Negotiating and managing funding agreements with partners and providers.
• Monitoring performance and compliance against funding arrangements.
• Analysing complex issues and developing practical, evidence-based solutions.
• Providing strategic advice to inform high-level decision-making.

Skills

Program leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Briefing & reporting

Decision support

Job description

Department of Housing & Public Works QLD in Brisbane is seeking a Principal Program Officer to lead complex housing initiatives and partnerships across state and federal levels.

The role focuses on negotiating funding agreements, monitoring performance, and providing strategic advice to senior decision-makers to deliver social and affordable housing outcomes for Queensland communities.