Senior Program Officer
Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD
Posted 13 days ago
Community Housing Delivery contribution is to deliver innovation and accountable program development and management for the Department's investment in housing and homelessness services. We work collaboratively with not-for-profit, for-profit and government partners to achieve a more effective and integrated service system and improved long-term outcomes for clients requiring housing and homelessness assistance.
What you will be doing:
• Effectively engage and liaise with the Housing Partnerships office to ensure that our built products and services meet the needs of the community at a place-based level.
• Apply advanced project management skills to support the capital works program of the team; this includes assisting with the implementation of the Agile project management methodology.
• Undertake complex business analysis and reporting functions for the team, including urgent requests for project information from across the department.
• Respond to emerging policy and funding issues relating to the National Regulatory Scheme for Community Housing.
• Contribute to the implementation of effective and efficient business processes and customer service to manage the registration of proposals and innovative ideas from individuals and organisations for consideration by the Department.
• Contribute to effective strategic and operational management of capital projects delivered by the department or by third parties.
• Support and help maintain a workplace safety culture by ensuring that all policies and practices concerning Workplace Health and Safety are applied and a part of day-to-day operations.
Mandatory Requirement:
• There are no mandatory qualifications needed for this role, however, extensive working knowledge of National Regulatory Scheme for Community Housing and 2017-2027 Queensland Housing Strategy will be highly regarded.
How to apply:
Find out more about what we offer our employees and the recruitment and selection process, including pre-employment checks, in the Applicant Guide.
You can apply for this role by providing your resume and cover letter (no more than two-pages) via the Smart jobs and careers website www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/696919/26
Closing Date: Monday, 17 August 2026
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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