Lead a significant government funding agreement while contributing to building and construction policy.

Your new company

You will join a large Queensland Government department responsible for delivering policy, regulatory and service outcomes that impact Queensland communities and the built environment. This opportunity sits within a specialist building policy function that works across policy, legislation, standards, research and industry engagement.

Your new role

As Principal Program Manager, your primary focus will be leading the implementation and ongoing management of a Federation Funding Agreement, ensuring commitments are effectively coordinated, delivered and reported against.

You will establish robust approaches to program governance, monitoring and reporting, with a robust focus on quality, value for money and effective resource management. Alongside the funding agreement, you will contribute to broader public policy and legislative work relating to Queensland's building and construction industry.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Leading the implementation and management of the Federation Funding Agreement.

- Developing effective approaches for monitoring delivery, reporting outcomes and managing resources.

- Providing high-level strategic advice to senior leaders and stakeholders on national building policy, legislation and industry matters.

- Preparing high-level government and parliamentary documentation, including Cabinet submissions, briefing materials and Ministerial correspondence.

- Undertaking research and analysis to inform building legislation, standards and policy development.





- Working collaboratively with stakeholders to support government policy objectives across building and development.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful, you will be an experienced program, project or policy professional who is comfortable operating in a complex government environment. You will bring:

- Demonstrated experience managing complex projects or programs within established timeframes and governance requirements.

- Strong experience providing strategic advice on policy and/or legislative matters to senior stakeholders.

- The ability to research, develop and implement policy or legislation aligned with government objectives.

- Strong written communication skills, particularly in preparing senior-level briefs, submissions and advice.

- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work across multiple priorities.

What you'll get in return

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a two-year contract in a senior role combining program delivery, government funding arrangements and public policy. You will work on initiatives with relevance to Queensland's building and construction sector while engaging with senior government and industry stakeholders. This role is based in Brisbane CBD with hybrid flexibility.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email View email address on au.fitly.work .

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📌 Principal Program Manager - Funding & Policy (Brisbane)
🏢 Hays
📍 Brisbane