Principal Program Officer (Social Housing Construction Programs)

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Queensland Government is seeking a Principal Program Officer, Capital Delivery in Brisbane to lead and coordinate multiple housing delivery projects. You will develop and share comprehensive project plans, briefs, and reports across all lifecycle phases and provide professional guidance on infrastructure planning and procurement strategies.

Based in Brisbane CBD, the role supports Capital Delivery within Housing Growth, collaborating with diverse partners to deliver practical housing

Qualifications

• A current driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and share high-quality project plans, submissions, briefs, reports, correspondence and other project documentation across all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Manage and deliver capital works projects in a professional, timely and cost-effective way, including monitoring risks and updating mitigation strategies.
• Provide professional advice on capital infrastructure planning, site services, construction programmes and procurement strategies.
• Apply project and programme management methods and tools across cost, quality, communication, time, risk and issue management to support quality outcomes.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support innovative housing solutions and programme outcomes.

Job description

Are you ready to lead projects that contribute to better housing outcomes for Queensland? This permanent flexible full-time role, based in Brisbane CBD, sits within Capital Delivery, Housing Growth and supports the delivery of enhanced housing outcomes through an integrated approach to supply.The Principal Program Officer, Capital Delivery works with a diverse range of partners and stakeholders to coordinate multiple projects that are critical to housing delivery and aligned with the department's Strategic Plan 2026-30. The role contributes to the department's broader work to provide housing assistance and deliver contemporary housing solutions that reflect local needs and support vibrant, connected communities.This role may suit someone who enjoys leading complex work, building strong partnerships and delivering practical outcomes that matter.Can strong project delivery, stakeholder engagement and meaningful community impact come together in one role? This opportunity offers exactly that.What the role involves- Developing, maintaining and sharing high-quality project plans, submissions, briefs, reports, correspondence and other project documentation across all phases of the project lifecycle.- Managing and delivering capital works projects in a professional, timely and costeffective way, including monitoring risks, updating mitigation strategies and providing updates to senior management.- Providing professional advice on capital infrastructure planning, site services, construction programmes and procurement strategies, including identifying risks, improvements and new opportunities.- Applying project and programme management methods and tools across cost, quality, communication, time, risk and issue management to support quality outcomes.- Building and maintaining strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support innovative housing solutions and programme outcomes.- Preparing high-level written reports and correspondence, including support for parliamentary and executive correspondence requests.- Supporting a safe workplace by applying workplace health and safety policies and practices in day-to-day operations.Mandatory requirements- A Current Drivers Licence- While mandatory qualifications are not required for this role, qualifications and experience relevant to residential building and construction and/or construction project management will be highly regarded.For more information about the role and its responsibilities, please refer to the attached role profile.How to applyFind out more about what we offer our employees and the recruitment and selection process, including pre-employment checks, in the Applicant Guide.You can apply for this role by providing your two-page cover letter and resume via the Smart jobs and careers website www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au.To support transparency in recruitment, applicants should advise whether AI has been used in drafting or editing any part of their application.Applications to remain current for 12 months.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.