Your Opportunity

As a Principal Project Officer, you will contribute to the Infrastructure Strategy and Innovation division (ISI) to improve the infrastructure system, ensuring Queensland communities continue to thrive. You will play a key role in implementing cross[1]government priority actions in the State Infrastructure Strategy, focusing on digital enablement, new and emerging construction technologies, and more.

Your Strengths

We are looking for the best-suited applicant for the role, focusing on a combination of competencies, knowledge-based skills, and behaviors. For this role, we seek strengths in:

• Effective Communication: Articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Strategic Thinking: Develop and implement long-term strategies that align with our goals.
• Research and Analysis Skills: Conduct thorough research and provide insightful analysis.
• Curiosity and Adaptability: Embrace new challenges and adapt to changing environments.
• Time, Project, and Risk Management: Manage multiple projects efficiently and mitigate risks.
• Collaborative Approach: Work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Your Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Provide high-level strategic, policy, and service delivery advice to senior management, the Minister, and the Director-General.
• Undertake research and analysis to understand and respond to complex policy and system issues at state, national, and global levels.
• Prepare and contribute to well-researched written materials, including reports, policy papers, Cabinet submissions, briefing materials, and correspondence.
• Lead, manage, and support assigned projects using established project management approaches.
• Develop effective working relationships and represent the department at meetings and events.
• Liaise and negotiate with other state agencies, government levels, external stakeholders, community groups, non-government organizations, and the private sector.
• Engage actively in a team environment and contribute to a positive culture.

Diversity and Inclusion

We value and respect differences and the diversity of thought and experiences all our people bring. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, including those with diverse genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, disabilities, and family responsibilities. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to better outcomes and a more inclusive workplace.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/630533/25
Closing Date: Thursday, 24 April 2025