An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Principal Project Officer to join a high-performing digital transformation team within a large and complex public sector organisation. You’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of a portfolio of ICT and business improvement projects that are helping to modernise critical public services across Queensland.

Working within a collaborative and supportive environment, this role will suit someone who enjoys managing multiple priorities, engaging with diverse stakeholders, and providing hands-on support across project governance, reporting, procurement, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of digital and business improvement projects, ensuring alignment with established frameworks, governance, and strategic objectives.
• Coordinate and manage project documentation, reporting, and governance activities including board papers, minutes, and action tracking.
• Maintain and update project management tools such as MS Project, SharePoint, and Planner.
• Monitor project risks, issues, and dependencies, and contribute to mitigation and remediation strategies.
• Support procurement and financial processes, including purchase orders, invoice processing, and budget reporting.
• Provide clear, concise advice and reporting to senior management on project progress and performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management standards, tools, and processes.

About You You’re a proactive, organised and detail-oriented professional with strong communication and coordination skills. You thrive in a busy, multi-stakeholder environment and are comfortable supporting governance, reporting and delivery activities in large programs of work.

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Proven experience supporting project delivery in large, complex organisations (public sector experience highly regarded).
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies such as PRINCE2 or Agile.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) and project management software such as MS Project or Planner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports and documentation.
• A collaborative mindset and a commitment to delivering outcomes that benefit the community.

For more information or a copy of the position description, please reach out to Max at [email protected]