
Principal Project Officer
Department of Justice & Attorney General QLD
Posted 22 days ago
Join us as a Principal Project Officer and play a vital role in shaping the future of Queensland's legal assistance sector. You'll be responsible for providing high-level advice t, while overseeing the management and delivery of key projects aimed at improving the efficiency of legal service provision across the state. This is your opportunity to influence the direction of a critical sector.
What you'll do
• Lead and manage complex projects from start to finish, including planning, managing risks, creating communication strategies, setting timelines, and completing final reports.
• Provide expert advice and research on legal assistance services, including how funding is managed and how services are delivered.
• Look for ways to improve the legal assistance sector, ensuring services are effective, timely, and follow best practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key groups, including Legal Aid Queensland (LAQ), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (ATSILS), Community Legal Centres (CLCs), Women's Legal Services (WLS) and Family Violence Prevention and Legal Services (FVPLS).
• Work with both government and non-government agencies to ensure funding and operations run smoothly.
• Prepare clear and high-quality reports, briefs, and advice for senior leaders and Ministers.
• Analyse data to guide decision-making and improve the delivery of legal services.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for a highly organised, proactive individual with a strong background in project management and policy development. You'll have a sharp eye for identifying opportunities to improve the sector and the ability to manage multiple projects while delivering high-quality results. You should have experience building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, with a solid understanding of diverse cultural needs, including those of First Nations communities.
If you have a proven track record in managing complex projects, navigating government processes, and delivering strategic policy advice, we'd love to hear from you.
Why join us?
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Queensland's legal assistance services.
• A role where your work will contribute to ensuring equal access to justice for all Queenslanders.
• Collaborative and flexible work environment.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/632311/25
Closing Date: Wednesday, 7th May 2025
About Department of Justice & Attorney General QLD
At the Department of Justice and Attorney-General (DJAG), we are dedicated to creating a safer, fairer, and more just Queensland.
Working in our department gives you the opportunity to address complex issues, such as reducing the overrepresentation of First Nations people in the justice system, ending domestic and family violence, and minimising gambling harm.
Join a team of passionate, supportive professionals committed to making a meaningful impact every day.
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