The role 

As an Assistant Project Officer, you will play a crucial role in our team by providing support and guidance to project coordinators and various business areas. You will excel in developing and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication to achieve branch objectives.

Additionally, you will contribute to the enhancement of corporate systems such as the enterprise risk management platform and action registers, while also overseeing project performance reporting tailored to internal client needs. Your responsibilities will extend to coordinating committee and working group activities, managing meeting logistics, and maintaining administrative systems and procedures, including procurement and records management, in alignment with departmental guidelines.

The successful person

You will have demonstrated:

• Proficiency in project management principles and practices.
• Ability to use Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), web-based databases, PowerBI, MS Teams suite, and Planner.
• Capability to assist in creating and delivering training packages, acquiring educational services, and developing publications (including online training and web publishing).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to handle sensitive issues and interact effectively with individuals at all levels.

About us

The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland.  We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace.  Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.

The Corporate Services Division offers business, corporate, and operational support to the Department of Health and, when needed, to the broader Queensland public health system (Queensland Health), which includes the department and 16 hospital and health services. This division takes charge of overseeing the department's budget, financial reporting processes, human resource services, knowledge management, legal services, business improvement, and facilities management. Additionally, it leads system-wide industrial relations activities, major capital infrastructure projects, certain human resources functions across the system, and other corporate services. 

Benefits

• A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture
• Career training and development

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity:

• Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), and
• A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.