Senior Program Officer
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Join the VET Programs and Investment team to help deliver innovative training programs and solutions focused on providing priority skills in existing and emerging industries across Queensland.
The Strategy and Skills Performance division defines the organisation's vision, sets strategic direction, and leads skills initiatives using evidence-based research and analytics.
By partnering with stakeholders and managing VET delivery, the division drives skills outcomes for students, employers, and industry, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives.
The VET Programs and Investment team manages over $1.5B in annual skills investment, developing responsive programs and policies, engaging Skills Assure Suppliers, overseeing the VET market, and delivering whole-of-government solutions to meet current and future workforce needs.
Responsibilities
Interrogate, extract, and organise data from departmental databases to support the performance monitoring, statistical analysis and reporting functions of Skills Investment.
Provide policy and program advice to suppliers and staff and support senior management on sensitive or complex matters involving contracted providers and stakeholders.
Manage the development, coordination and evaluation of programmes that support the achievement of Skills Investments' goals and objectives.
Communicate and liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders regarding new and existing contractual or programme requirements and oversee variations to ensure effective results.
Research and prepare executive or ministerial correspondence and briefing papers on training-related issues, including programme management.
Develop innovative solutions and operational policies to ensure high performance standards and up-to-date programme management practices.
What We Are Looking For
Demonstrated experience in innovative reporting, data analysis and performance monitoring to identify trends, insights and opportunities for improvement.
Skilled in working with databases, developing and implementing performance monitoring frameworks, including KPIs, benchmarks and metrics.
Demonstrated ability to provide expert advice and contribute to policy analysis, programme development, implementation and review within the VET system.
How To Apply
Your current resume detailing your previous work or voluntary experience, including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance over the past two years.
Provide a covering letter (up to two pages) addressing the "What are we looking for" statements and explaining why you are interested in this role and outlining your motivation to join us.
Submit all materials via the SmartJobs application page.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact the designated contact for the vacancy.
Applications remain current for 12 months
Job Details
Occupational group: Community Engagement and Education
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Government Administration
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