About the Department of Education: Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us. Your Opportunity: With a focus on capital grants management and business improvement, the team provides strategic advice, program management and administration services ensuring outcomes align with strategic objectives. As the Principal Program Officer, you will: * Lead business improvement activities by analysing and evaluating grant management practices, processes, tools and resources. * Provide advice on the development of appropriate methodologies, metrics and data sets, management systems and processes required to effectively manage and implement the grants management ecosystem. * Administer and monitor priority program frameworks. * Oversee contract, financial, and records management activities for funding agreements. * Coordinate program activities and initiatives, contributing to the development of major briefings, reports, submissions and advice for senior management regarding the key objectives of the program * Provide high-level advice to key internal and external stakeholders and client groups. * Liaise and negotiate with diverse stakeholder groups across various agencies. Key Deliverables: * Complete policy reviews and implement any changes to assessment criteria * Oversight of Go for Gold non-state schools, including risk management, regional engagement and reporting. * Develop best practice guidelines and strengthen quality data controls About You: It would be highly desirable to have the following skills and experience: * Experienced in program or grants management, with a strong understanding of funding frameworks and the political reporting environment * Inquisitive and analytical with strong attention to detail * Able to translate ideas into actionable recommendations * Strong engagement with internal and external stakeholders * Excellent written and verbal communication, including briefings, reports, and submissions Interested? To Apply: * Attach a brief resume (maximum 3 pages) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); * A maximum 2-page statement detailing what skills, experience and attributes you bring to the role and what has motivated you to apply for the position. 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.