About the Role

The Venues team at the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority is responsible for delivering new and upgraded Games infrastructure venues. The nature of the work of the Venues team requires extensive engagement with internal business units, delivery agencies, games partners, external organisations, and private sector advisors across a wide range of matters relating to the scoping and delivery of venues to meet Games and legacy commitments.

The Principal Project Officer will play a key role in the delivery of infrastructure projects within the Major Venues Program and will provide technical and policy advice and support across all projects. In addition to providing program wide delivery and support, this role will be the project interface with various key stakeholders in leading key activities and priorities. This will include but not be limited to advising on consultant reports, conducting procurement evaluation processes, facilitating design review processes, managing stakeholder relationships and supporting project governance processes to ensure venues are fit for purpose in legacy and for Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Please note this role is a 12-month parental leave cover.

About the Authority

The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) is laying the foundations for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond.

Hosting the world’s largest sporting celebration is a privilege that will define Queensland for the rest of the 21st century, driving economic growth, sustainability, connectivity, and healthier, more-inclusive communities.

GIICA will deliver 17 new and upgraded venues, from Brisbane’s Main Stadium to key sporting infrastructure across the state.

We are building a legacy that transcends the Games, transforming Queensland to ensure we thrive on the world stage showcasing our vision, culture and lifestyle.

GIICA is committed to delivering exceptional service and accelerating our state's transformation by bringing together communities, industries and governments.

We are ensuring every project we deliver for the world's largest sporting celebration is making a transformational difference to the Queensland community.

About your Responsibilities

Support the delivery and coordination of the Major Venues program through representing the Authority at key project governance forums and workshops providing advice and direction to support the effective delivery of the program/projects.

Facilitate procurement activities and ensure documentation created during tender and administration phases is fit-for-purpose and commercially and legally robust.

Manage competing project management priorities across the project lifecycle and contribute to ensuring project and program milestones are delivered on time and to budget by supporting project work streams and resource planning.

Work effectively with other members of the Authority’s team and key stakeholders with respect to existing and prospective Brisbane 2032 venues including venue owners, state agencies, local governments and Game partners in the delivery of the Major Venues Program.

Establish and maintain best practice standards and processes in line with the Authority’s Project Management Office frameworks to effectively oversee the Brisbane 2032 Infrastructure program including program controls, risk management, financial management, quality control, change control, assurance, governance and reporting on progress, costs and resources.

Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of overarching frameworks and consistent and robust project control mechanisms across the program to manage performance accountability, risk and issue management and project assurance.

Coordinate competing project management priorities to ensure project and program milestones and budget are met by supporting project work streams and resource planning

Prepare and contribute to executive correspondence and project and program reports in relation to the Games infrastructure.

About You

Project management experience including financial and budget control, scope management, risk assessment and mitigation, assurance, resourcing and program control.

Understanding of government protocols, processes and approvals and relevant impacts and opportunities related to procurement and project delivery.

Agile and flexible, with the ability to be highly responsive and resilient in a changing project environment.

Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Excellent problem solver with the ability to think through complex issues and information and identify solutions.

Understanding of government structures and processes as it relates to project funding and delivery (desirable).

About our Workplace

We are inclusive. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We foster a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination and violence. We are an inclusive, equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applicants who represent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, and people with disability or family responsibilities to apply.

We are solutions focused. Our work is fast paced and often complex. Decision making, problem solving and dealing with ambiguity are key components of what we do. Our team’s ability to assess risk and apply sound judgement is critical to our success.

We are agile. As a newly formed independent statutory authority, our team can help establish tailored best-practice processes and contribute to our state’s future. Team members’ roles and responsibilities may evolve over time. Our team’s willingness to be agile and undertake any work that may reasonably be expected is critical.

We offer unique experiences. The work we do is unique and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. With professional development opportunities embedded in what we do, our workforce can grow skills and capabilities on the journey with us.

How to apply

Please submit:

Your current CV

1 page cover letter outlining your relevant experience in similar roles, and how you believe you are the right person for this position.

Applications close 5pm AEST Thursday 18th of September. We encourage candidates to apply early, as we will be reviewing applications as they are received.

For any queries regarding this role, please contact [email protected] (however all applications must be received via seek.com.au).

Additional information

Applications from candidates with full working rights for the full duration of the appointment will only be accepted. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

A probationary period of six months will apply.

There are no mandatory conditions or qualifications for this position.

Applications remain current for 12 months and may be considered for identical or similar vacancies.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks as part of our recruitment and selection process, which may include the following:

Criminal history check

Evidence of your right to work in Australia

Disclosure of any previous serious disciplinary action taken against you.

Disclosure of any employment as a lobbyist (must be provided within one month of taking up the appointment).

Your personal information will be held securely and accessed only by those directly involved in the recruitment process. Information obtained through employment screening is treated confidentially and will only be used to assess your suitability for employment with us and your contribution to our diverse workforce.