The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is an independent statutory office established to protect the rights and interests of adults with impaired decision-making capacity, and children and young people in the child protection system and other visitable sites.

Join us as we protect, support, advocate, educate and empower, to build a Queensland where our most vulnerable community members can live with dignity. Please visit the OPG website to learn more.

• Fixed Term Temporary, flexible full-time
• Collaborative, supportive team environment
• CBD location, close to public transport

about the role

The role of the Principal Project Officer, People and Engagement is to manage projects and support the Manager, Capability and Culture in the formulation, development and implementation of strategic initiatives relating to workforce strategy and psychosocial risk management in the Office of the Public Guardian.

key responsibilities:

• Lead the development, coordination, and implementation of strategic projects in relation to workforce strategy and psychosocial risk management.
• Provide strategic advice to executives and senior leaders on the development and implementation of the department’s controls and response to managing the risks of psychosocial hazards.
• Identify emerging issues, risks, and priorities that may impact project and/or program delivery and proactively respond with strategies to address these impacts.
• Provide contemporary subject matter expertise in the development of policies, procedures, learning programs and other materials relating to strategic projects.
• Prepare and present high level discussion papers, reports, briefs, and other correspondence matters.
• Lead and manage a small team to support the effective implementation of projects across the OPG.
• Establish, build, and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and staff.

While there are no mandatory qualifications for this role, demonstrated experience in project management, human resources or psychosocial safety will be favourably regarded.

A position description is attached.