Project Officer

Department of Health; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

12.75% superannuation

17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing & development

Flexible leave entitlements

Job summary

Queensland Health in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead small to medium scale projects within its health services portfolio. You will plan, schedule and track deliverables, manage budgets and ensure outcomes meet quality standards.

You'll apply PRINCE2-based methods, coordinate stakeholders and reports, and foster continuous improvement through lessons learned while aligning with safety policies and organisational strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and coordinating small to medium scale projects with formal planning, schedules and deliverables.
• High level knowledge of project management methodologies (PRINCE2) and ability to advise on techniques.
• Proven high level oral and written communication skills within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to defined service quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures.
• Manage projects in accordance with best practice guidelines and Queensland Health methodologies.
• Develop project plans, budgets and estimates and monitor expenditure against forecasts.
• Monitor and report on project activities against agreed criteria.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders and ensure effective communications and expectations management.
• Promote use of project management tools and techniques and benefits realisation.

Skills

Project coordination

PRINCE2 knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

What you'll doAdhere to defined service quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.Ensure projects are managed in accordance with best practice guidelines and the Queensland Health formal project management approach and methodologies, to enable the achievement of consistent and quality project outcomes.Develop or assist with the development of project management documentation, including formal project plans, budgets and estimates.Monitor and report on project activities against agreed criteria.Monitor resources and expenditure within the agreed budgets against the Project forecasts.Support risk and issue identification, assessment and mitigation activities by ensuring risks and issues are documented, reviewed and escalated as appropriateDevelop and review project deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards and comply with Queensland Health policies, strategies and architectureMaintain relationships with and between internal and external stakeholders, facilitate effective communications and foster relationships through lessons learned, feedback mechanisms and management of expectations.Promote and ensure use of appropriate project management techniques, methodologies and tools, including benefits realisation and risk and issue management, to ensure project outcomes are delivered.About youWe are searching for someone who has:Proven experience and knowledge to design and coordinate small to medium scale projects, including the planning, scheduling and tracking of project activities and deliverables.High level knowledge and experience in the use of project management tools and project management methodologies (preferably PRINCE2), and ability to provide advice on the use of appropriate project management techniques, methodologies.Proven high level oral and written communication skills and a proven ability to work within a team environment developing effective relationships within small to medium project teams.Demonstrated analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills and an ability to coordinate multiple tasks within agreed priorities, timeframes and accountabilities.Proficient in Microsoft Suite.Why work with us?Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing.Competitive salaries12.75% superannuation17.5% leave loadingEmployee wellbeing & developmentAccess to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family membersAdditional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusionAt Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.Ready to apply?For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.