
Principal Project Manager
Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD
Posted 10 days ago
Reporting to the Manager, Major Projects, Property Group you will, deliver significant and complex capital works projects, manage service contracts and provide high level advice and strategic support to the Property, Leasing and Senior QGAO managers on project management, property life-cycle management including the financial management of owned assets aligned to the Strategic Portfolio Plan.
What you will be doing:
• Deliver significant and complex capital works projects on behalf of QGAO for a diverse asset portfolio.
• Lead multi-disciplined project teams in the areas of risk management and maintenance management to support the department's property portfolio and Provide leadership in the delivery of projects in accordance with established programs and strategies.
• Work collaboratively with QBuild partners, agencies, external and internal consultants to define scope, costs and programs related to capital works delivery.
• Develop project briefs, detailed terms of reference, briefing notes, project commencement approvals, requests for financial approvals and other documentation as required. Prepare and report on project status and programs in a timely manner.
• Manage capital works projects in accordance with the Department's Financial Accountability Framework and ensure value for money outcomes are achieved for capital works projects and managed service contracts.
• Undertake financial administration. Track and report on project expenditure and evaluate against forecast project cash flows. Prepare detailed project and program cash flows as required.
• Manage service contracts and SOA's on behalf of QGAO and ensure service providers deliver in accordance with contract and established SOA terms and conditions.
• Define, create and develop risk management, audit and assessment programs in support of overall government owned office portfolio.
• Research and advise on best practice asset management principles, the latest research and government initiatives to support the effective operation of Government assets.
• Research industry practice to ensure that project activity related to energy, capital works and risk management is undertaken to enhance the value and utilisation of the portfolio using best practice principle.
• Consult and coordinate with other government agencies, local governments, industry representatives, other stakeholders and the community to ensure that project outcomes are met.
• Represent the department at a senior level at intra and inter-departmental meetings and external forums and Develop network across Departments and with selected industry organisations.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/631499/25
Closing Date: Wednesday, 30 April 2025
About Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD
The Department of Housing and Public Works delivers a range of housing, building and procurement services.
We work to ensure that our most in need Queenslanders have access to housing and homelessness assistance. This assistance is provided through government-owned and managed social housing, and grant funding to registered providers. We also help thousands of low income earners to enter and remain in the private rental market.
Another key focus for the department is to provide policy, advice and delivery of services to government agencies in the areas of construction, asset and facilities management, procurement and fleet management.
The department consists of five major areas: Housing and Homelessness Services, Public Works and Asset Management, Building Industry and Policy, Queensland Government Procurement and Corporate Services.
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