This is a Principal Project Officer role with Queensland Health based in Brisbane, QLD, AU Queensland Health Role Seniority - mid level, senior More about the Principal Project Officer role at Queensland Health Join HIQ today and be part of a growing service that embraces innovation and excellence in healthcare. We are seeking experienced Principal Project Officers to lead the delivery of small to medium complexity health infrastructure projects. This role provides end-to-end client-side project management, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with Queensland Health governance, safety, and compliance requirements. You will work closely with HHS, consultants, and contractors, providing strong leadership, financial oversight, and risk management across the project lifecycle. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver health projects that vary in size and complexity around the state. The role includes travel to the regions (as required) to continue proactive engagement with the local market, HHS stakeholders, and First Nations representatives. Our Purpose Queensland's hospital system is facing greater demand and pressure than ever before. This is driven by our growing and ageing population, and compounded by pressures on primary, aged and disability care. To help address this, Health Infrastructure Queensland (HIQ), in partnership with Hospital and Health Services (HHS), is leading the biggest hospital expansion program Queensland has ever seen. The program includes building three new hospitals, expanding 11, upgrading rural and regional health facilities and delivering thousands of new hospital beds. In addition, the intent is for this to be the first tranche of a 15-year program of infrastructure investments. Working for HIQ, you will forge a new sustainable delivery model and contribute to the delivery of projects that ultimately improve the health and wellbeing of Queenslanders – what could be more rewarding than that? Benefits for Joining HIQ: Attractive and competitive salary with annual incremental increases, generous employer superannuation contributions and leave loading. Flexible working arrangements along with a supportive and friendly work environment. Corporate discounts and employee wellness programs. Countless opportunities to learn and ongoing professional development. Committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. You will contribute to making a difference in the lives of Queenslanders. Key responsibilities Lead infrastructure projects from initiation through to completion. Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and risk. Apply best-practice project controls, governance, and reporting. Manage and coordinate consultants, contractors, and project teams. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. About you Demonstrated experience delivering complex infrastructure projects, preferably within a health or similar environment. Strong capability in project management methodologies, financial management, and risk management. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage consultant and contractor performance. High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Relevant qualifications in project management, engineering, architecture, or a related discipline are well regarded. How to Apply To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit the following information: Your current resume, including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current, immediate, or past supervisor. A cover letter (maximum 1-2 pages, dot points acceptable) including the below: An outline of how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirements of the role. Responses to the following questions: Question 1 – What is your motivation to join Health Infrastructure Queensland? Question 2 – Outline which HIQ commitment you align the most closely with and provide an example of when you have lived this commitment. We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Queenslanders. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Queenslanders. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please view our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion here. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Queensland Health team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Leading infrastructure projects Managing project scope and budgets Building stakeholder relationships Key Strengths Project management methodologies Financial management Stakeholder engagement ⚠️ Risk management Leadership ️ Engineering or architecture qualifications A Final Note: This is a role with Queensland Health not with Hatch.
