AO7 Principal Project Officer

We are seeking an experienced Principal Project Officer (Infrastructure) for an initial 6 month contract with a Queensland Government department, based in Brisbane.

This role sits at the centre of the department's property and infrastructure function, covering both commercial lease management and end-to-end infrastructure project delivery. It would suit a senior property, project or infrastructure professional who is comfortable operating at a strategic level while also leading delivery on the ground.

Key responsibilities

- Lead and manage a portfolio of commercial office and non-office leases and licence agreements
- Provide authoritative advice on legislation, codes, standards, frameworks, policies and procedures relating to accommodation infrastructure
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of infrastructure projects and programs, including contractor oversight, construction and fit-out coordination, budget and schedule management, risk management, stakeholder engagement and project close-out
- Develop and undertake evaluation and data analysis of priority sites in line with the department's Infrastructure and Assets Strategy, driving cost efficiencies and continuous improvement
- Develop and implement infrastructure and asset policies, procedures, standards (including WHS), tools and templates that support the department's state-wide portfolio, workforce strategies and future requirements
- Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, service providers and other government agencies




- Prepare high-quality correspondence, including project plans, briefing notes, communication plans, policies, procedures, strategies and reports for a range of audiences
- Provide leadership and support to team members to deliver projects efficiently and sustainably

About you

- Extensive experience interpreting, negotiating and managing commercial leases and licence agreements
- Proven track record leading infrastructure or property projects from initiation through to close-out, including budget, schedule and risk management
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, including experience working with government agencies
- Sound understanding of relevant legislation, codes, standards and whole-of-government frameworks relating to accommodation infrastructure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, high-quality documentation for senior audiences
- Demonstrated leadership capability and a collaborative, safety-focused approach

Additional information This role may occasionally require after-hours or weekend work, particularly when supervising office and staff relocations, with time-off-in-lieu or other entitlements available in line with award provisions. Travel to regional centres and offices, including overnight stays, may also be required from time to time.

Applications close Friday, 28 August 2026.

If this sounds like your next chance, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV to [email protected].

📌 Principal Project Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Capstone Recruitment
📍 Brisbane