The Senior Program Officer's key responsibilities are:
Develop and/or manage projects and programs that support the effective delivery of services relevant to the business unit, to primarily achieve delegated authority to community-controlled organisations.
Participate in relevant end to end procurement practices as they relate to regional operations to ensure quality responsive service within legislative and regulatory frameworks.
Professionally represent the department at forums with key stakeholders and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suppliers
Consult with government agencies and community organisations to support the development of effective policy and program options to deliver and maintain quality services.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders towards the development and implementation of whole-of-government policy and program initiatives relating to the programs and initiatives delivered by the business unit.
Undertake research and provide advice to government and regional staff.
Prepare a range of written materials including cabinet submissions, executive correspondence, briefing material, speech notes and information papers concerned with the programs and initiatives delivered by the business unit.
Collaborate with other departmental staff in the management of communication and information activities to ensure broad awareness of issues affecting Queenslanders with disability.
Develop and maintain systems for the effective monitoring and review of policy and programs which are the responsibility of the business unit.
Your mandatory requirements
It is a genuine occupational requirement that this position be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. One of the referees should be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who can attest to the applicant's background, knowledge, skills and experience as they relate to the cultural capabilities.
Travel is a requirement of this position, including visiting remote communities
It is a requirement that the applicant hold a current 'C' Class Drivers licence.
Formal procurement, purchasing and/or contract management accreditation is well regarded (i.e. Queensland Purchasing, QGCPO, CIPS or similar), or have the ability to acquire this accreditation.
Desirable requirements:
Extensive experience in tertiary child protection practice and possession of a degree and/or post graduate studies in related content is highly desirable.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/691082/26
Closing Date: Friday, 19th June 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
