Principal Program Manager (AO7)

Randstad - Public Sector; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Principal Program Manager to lead the implementation, delivery, and reporting for a Commonwealth Federation Funding Agreement within Queensland's public sector.

You will provide high-level advice to executive leadership and stakeholders, oversee policy research, drive project outcomes within tight timeframes, and shape the state’s building and development landscape while coordinating Cabinet, Parliamentary, and legislative matters.

Qualifications

• Advanced MS Projects expertise and scheduling skills.
• Advanced written communication to author Cabinet submissions and ministerial documents.
• Ability to synthesize trends into strategic leadership advice.
• Interpret and reform policy affecting built environment and construction.
• Hands-on management of budgets, resources, timelines, and outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with internal and external partners.
• Familiarity with building standards and housing/construction policy.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of implementation, delivery, and reporting for a new Commonwealth Federation Funding Agreement.
• Lead Cabinet, Parliamentary, and legislative matters and provide high-level advisory support.
• Oversee policy research and drive project outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Shape Queensland's building and development landscape through strategic guidance.
• Coordinate with executive leadership and external stakeholders to ensure value-for-money outcomes.

Skills

MS Projects

Scheduling

High-level written communication

Strategic advice

Policy research

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Regulatory awareness

Job description

Randstad is seeking a skilled Principal Program Manager with exceptional attention to detail and a strong track record of success. In this role, you will build and sustain key stakeholder relationships while driving impactful outcomes within a collaborative state government team. If you are an enthusiastic problem-solver committed to making a positive difference in the public sector, we encourage you to apply.

About your new role

In this key role, you will take full ownership of the implementation, delivery, and reporting for a new Commonwealth Federation Funding Agreement while leading critical Cabinet, Parliamentary, and legislative matters. You will provide high-level advice to executive leadership and key stakeholders, oversee policy research, and drive project outcomes within tight timeframes to shape Queensland's building and development landscape.

What you will need to exceed

• Ability to design and execute robust performance, monitoring, and compliance frameworks to meet strict Commonwealth standards.

Must have

• The ideal candidate must have advanced expertise in using MS Projects and possess exceptional scheduling skills.
• Advanced written communication skills to author high-level statutory and executive documents, including Cabinet Submissions, Executive Council Minutes, Drafting Instructions, Explanatory Speech notes, Estimates Briefing Notes, and Ministerial correspondence
• Ability to synthesise industry, national, and international trends into clear strategic advice for senior leadership.
• Ability to interpret, research, and reform complex policy and legislation affecting the built environment and construction sector.
• Hands-on project and program management skills to oversee budgets, coordinate resources, manage delivery timelines, and report on quality and value-for-money outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to manage relationships with internal leaders, central agencies, Commonwealth authorities, and external industry partners
• Familiarity with building standards, regulatory frameworks, housing, or construction industry policy.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.