Principal Project Officer - Metropolitan South Region

Metropolitan South Region is seeking applications for a Principal Project Officer to join the team.

The Wellness Connect Project Officer will lead the development and implementation of the health hub initiative across the region, supporting timely access to specialist health services and improving equity of access to specialised paediatric care.

Apply now if you are interested in making a meaningful impact on children’s health and wellbeing.

Who We Are Looking For

This opportunity requires a leader who possess knowledge in:

• Project management
• Complex stakeholder engagement
• Compliance and maintaining of robust governance practices
  
  
  

About The Role

Principal Project Officer leads the development and implementation of the health hub initiative across the Metropolitan South Region, supporting timely access to specialist health services and improving equity of access to specialised paediatric care.

Based at the Mount Gravatt office, this role is scheduled to commence on 27 January 2026 and conclude on 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Your Responsibilities

As the Principal Project Officer, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Leads strategically, providing advice to the Director of Student, Child, Family Connect on the wellness centre initiative drafting briefing notes and correspondence for the regional director, guidelines, protocols, service agreements and memorandums of understanding
• Stimulates ideas and innovation by embracing new ideas and innovation to inform future practice relating to the Wellness Connect Centre's
• Leads change in complex environments with effective use of change management practices
• Drives results to ensure accountable and sustainable outcomes
• Builds collaborative working relationships with a consumer outcome driven focus with relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrates sounds governance by maintaining high standard reporting and governance practices through risk management, compliance, drafting service partnership agreements, reviewing contract agreements, referral and informed consent and communication processes.
  
  
  

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
  
  
  

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Occupational group Education & Training