Project Officer, Queensland Health

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 12.75%

Leave loading 17.5%

Employee support services

Flexible leave options

Training and development programs

Job summary

Queensland Health, Brisbane North, Australia, is seeking a Project Officer to design and coordinate small to medium projects. You will plan, schedule and track activities, develop project documentation, and monitor progress against criteria.

The role requires high-level communication skills and the ability to work within a team, with a focus on risk and issue mitigation and alignment with health policies and architecture.

Qualifications

• 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 methodologies (preferably PRINCE2).
• Proven high level oral and written communication skills and ability to work within a team environment developing effective relationships.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to coordinate multiple tasks within priorities and timelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to defined service quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures 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.
• 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.

Skills

Project coordination

PRINCE2

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Adhere 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 appropriate
• Develop and review project deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards and comply with Queensland Health policies, strategies and architecture
• Maintain 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 you

We 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.

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional 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 inclusion

At 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.

Project Officer, Queensland Health Brisbane - North, Australia