Principal Program Officer

Principal Program Officer

Are you a highly analytical program or grants professional ready to shape the future investment landscape for public infrastructure and services? We are seeking a Principal Program Officer to join a specialised team with one of Queensland government agencies.

This is a strategic role focused on improving capital grants processes and providing advice that guides significant investment across the state's asset base.

The Opportunity

You will work with a small, engaged team to review, develop, and improve the grants management ecosystem. This role is non-routine and is dedicated to driving efficiency, improving data quality, and ensuring that investment outcomes align with strategic objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities Includes:

• Business Improvement Leadership: Lead activities by analyzing and evaluating current grant management practices, processes, tools, and resources to introduce reform.
• Methodology and Governance: Provide expert advice on developing appropriate methodologies, metrics, and systems required to effectively manage and implement the grants management ecosystem.
• Oversight and Administration: Oversee contract, financial, and records management activities for funding agreements. You will also coordinate program activities, including risk management and regional engagement for key programs.
• Strategic Reporting: Coordinate and contribute to the development of major briefings, reports, submissions, and advice for senior management regarding the program's key objectives.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Provide high-level advice to, and negotiate with, diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and client groups

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is an inquisitive and analytical leader with a proven understanding of funding frameworks

Including:

• Grants/Program Experience: Experienced in program or grants management, with a strong understanding of funding frameworks and the political reporting environment.
• Analytical Acumen: Able to translate complex ideas into actionable recommendations and develop best practice guidelines to strengthen quality data controls.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting briefings, reports, and submissions.
• Engagement: Strong engagement experience with diverse internal and external stakeholders

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If you would like to be considered for these roles, this is a great opportunity to tell Randstad about you. Please click “Apply Now” to submit your current resume, or send it to destiny.eze@randstad.com.au.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.