Your contribution and key responsibilities:
Lead the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of complex projects and initiatives that support departmental, regional, and whole-of-government priorities.
Act as a key regional contact, building and sustaining trusted partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, government agencies, and other stakeholders to drive cooperative outcomes.
Provide leadership in coordinating stakeholder engagement activities, forums, and partnership mechanisms to support the delivery of programs, projects, and regional priorities.
Monitor emerging regional issues, trends, and opportunities, and provide strategic analysis and advice to inform decision-making and service delivery across agencies.
Prepare high-quality briefs, reports, correspondence, and submissions to support the delivery of regional initiatives and whole-of-government outcomes, providing evidence-based strategic advice.




Contribute to and provide leadership in cross-agency initiatives and coordinated responses that address regional prospects and challenges, delivering sustainable, community-led solutions.
Support the delivery of initiatives that build skills, create jobs, and grow enterprises for First Nations communities.
Support the delivery of regional and local government events.
Supervise and support other team members as required.
Work collaboratively and flexibly as part of a high-performing team, fostering a respectful, secure, and inclusive workplace.

These roles offer flexibility across the Far North Queensland locations of Cairns, Cooktown, Weipa, and Thursday Island.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

📌 Principal Project Officer North Queensland
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 North Queensland