Senior Program Officer

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a capable asset management professional to oversee the asset portfolio lifecycle, governance compliance, and maintenance scheduling for corporate assets. The role involves reviewing tenders, managing minor works contracts, and developing asset management plans within a public-sector framework.

The position emphasizes stakeholder engagement, policy interpretation, and delivering timely advice and reports to support decision-making in alignment with departmental

Qualifications

• Mandatory: Minimum C Class driver's licence (non-restricted).
• Desirable: Knowledge/experience in project management methodologies.
• Desirable: Knowledge/experience in asset management across the public sector.
• Desirable: Experience with financial management systems (assets, AP, ledger) and maintenance scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate asset portfolio lifecycle, procurement, and asset condition reports.
• Interpret government and departmental policy to ensure governance and compliance.
• Oversee minor works projects, contracts and advisor engagements.
• Develop asset management plans, programs, and governance procedures.
• Coordinate planned and unplanned maintenance and asset schedules.
• Review tenders and contracts to ensure best value and project delivery.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships to inform investment planning.
• Prepare timely advice, reports and submissions for decision making.

Skills

Asset management

Governance & compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Tender evaluation

Education

Project management qualifications

Tools

Financial management systems

Job description

***Applications are open for Queensland Government Employees only***Applications from contractors or labour hire will not be acceptedYour part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to:* Manage the corporate asset portfolio by reviewing, evaluating and monitoring the asset lifecycle performance, including the procurement of, and analysis of asset condition assessment reports for allocated assets against key performance indicators.* Interpret and apply government, legislative, and departmental policy and procedural requirements to ensure governance and compliance is maintained in delivering all asset management activities and advice.* Manage and oversee project planning and deliver all minor works projects, including management of contracts and specialist advisor engagements, in line with best practice project and governance frameworks.* Contribute to the development of asset management plans, programs and systems, policy and procedures, identifying issues and providing continuous improvement strategies, and customer service support in the delivery of products and services.* Coordinate and deliver planned and unplanned maintenance of corporate assets with respect to maintenance scheduling plans and approved departmental asset management policy and procedures.* Review and evaluate tenders and contracts, and coordinate quality control, through meeting with stakeholders; reviewing feedback; and disseminating information to ensure best value and project deliverables are achieved.* Develop and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to inform asset investment and lifecycle management planning, promote best practice and ensure service delivery objectives meet departmental needs.* Prepare timely and well researched advice, correspondence, presentations, briefings, reports and submissions to support reporting requirements and decision-making process, in accordance with departmental requirements and governance.Mandatory requirements* Minimum C Class driver's licence (non-restricted).Highly desirable requirements* Knowledge and/or experience or qualifications in project management methodologies.* Knowledge and/or experience in asset management processes and practices across the public sector.* Experience with the use of financial management systems, including: processing and maintaining assets, processing of accounts payable invoices and organising payments, and ledger reconciliations.* Experience in the development of asset maintenance schedules.Special requirements* The incumbent may be required to travel and work within their area of responsibility and may also be required to undertake intrastate, interstate deployment or travel as required, with the possibility of overnight stays.For further information regarding the role or to apply please click on the APPLY ONLINE button below.Applications to remain current for 12 months.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.