Principal Program Officer

Queensland Government; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government in Brisbane is seeking a Principal Program Officer to lead reviews, appraisals, projects and initiatives that support the delivery of services in line with strategic plans.

You will use data analytics and Excel to summarise, analyse and generate insights for internal and external stakeholders, and prepare cabinet submissions, executive briefs and reports. You will engage with a wide range of stakeholders to inform decisions and improve service delivery.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to use data analytics to assess processes and inform decisions.
• Ability to design and undertake policy analysis and review work.
• Experience preparing high-level materials for cabinet submissions and executives.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate cultural capability and contribute to an inclusive work environment.
• Develop, manage, and implement reviews, appraisals, and projects in support of strategic plans.
• Use data analytics to deliver data-driven insights to stakeholders.
• Coordinate and manage project activities to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of outcomes.
• Engage in high-level consultation and negotiation with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare cabinet submissions, executive correspondence, briefing material, reports, and presentations.

Skills

Data analytics

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

As a Principal Program Officer, you will:- Demonstrate cultural capability and/or a commitment to developing cultural capability to ensure an inclusive culture that aligns with the Human Rights Act 2019 and supports departmental programs and community partnerships aimed at preserving cultural connections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.- Develop, manage, and implement reviews, appraisals, projects and initiatives that support the effective delivery of services, congruent with current strategic and operational plans.- Use data analytics to assess processes, determine organisational requirements and deliver data-driven insights to internal and external stakeholders.- Confidently use Excel to summarise, analyse and explore large datasets.- Support the implementation of projects and review of programs and initiatives through gathering, reviewing, and documenting key outcomes, via a range of mediums (i.e., consultations, surveys, case reads, literature reviews, data analysis and stakeholder engagement).- Provide high level advice and reporting in relation to review, project and initiative appraisal, delivery status and outcomes.- Gather information from a wide range of sources and provide strategic analysis and advice on complex operational program, policy and legislative issues which may impact the successful delivery of programs and initiatives.- Coordinate and manage project activities to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of agreed outcomes.- Engage in high level consultation, liaison, and negotiation with internal and external stakeholders to inform the development and implementation of reviews, projects and initiatives delivered by the business unit.- Prepare a range of written materials including cabinet submissions, executive correspondence, briefing material, short reports, PowerPoint presentations, literature reviews, speech notes and information papers relating to projects and initiatives delivered by the business unit.- Work within a team environment and contribute to the promotion of an accountable, supportive, and equitable work environment.- Maintain positive connections with central, corporate, regional and detention centre staff to enable quality review, appraisal and service delivery improvement planning.Applications to remain current for 12 months.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.