Queensland Government
Principal Project Officer
Queensland GovernmentAustralia2 days ago
Full-timeOther
This is your opportunity to join the Major Projects Development team and contribute to Queensland’s future by providing strategic support and leadership. As a Principal Project Officer within the Office of the Coordinator-General, you will play an integral role in delivering a variety of complex government projects. By leveraging the authority of the Coordinator-General, you will help drive economic development through industry growth, infrastructure delivery, and successful regional economic transitions. Your efforts will be aligned with the Coordinator-General's priorities and the Government’s commitments to the Queensland community.

You Responsibilities

  • Support the delivery of a range of complex and diverse projects for government that drive economic development and infrastructure initiatives.
  • Provide accurate and timely analysis and advice to the project team.
  • Monitor project progress and provide feedback and solutions on new and emerging risks and issues.
  • Assist with the engagement and management of external project advisors from a range of disciplines.
  • Prepare quality briefs, correspondence, submissions and reports on complex issues.
  • Provide secretariat services for project committees with interdepartmental and private sector representatives.
  • Liaise with other government departments to identify opportunities and overcome impediments in project delivery to meet changing stakeholder demands and expectations.
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with the private sector to improve project outcomes.
  • Support a safe workplace environment that supports wellbeing and values diversity and inclusion and enables collaboration, continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Contribute and nurture the positive and inclusive culture of the Major Projects Development team and the Office of the Coordinator-General more broadly.


This role requires the Program Leader leadership capabilities as outlined in the Leadership competencies for Queensland booklet .

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/668516/25

Closing Date: Friday, 14 November 2025

Occupational group Project Management