AO7 Principal Project Officer

Are you a strategic and highly organised professional seeking an opportunity to lead HR and project initiatives within a state government agency? A state government agency is seeking an AO7 Principal Project Officer to manage the human resources aspects of a significant workplace change, contribute to organisational effectiveness, and support business unit transformation.

Role Details:

• Job Title: AO7 Principal Project Officer
• Type: Full-Time hours, casual labour hire assignment
• Location: Brisbane CBD
• Rate: $87 p/h + Superannuation

About the Role

The AO7 Principal Project Officer operates with a high degree of autonomy to provide strategic and operational HR and project management support within a state government service environment. The role supports organisational objectives by leading workforce planning, industrial relations management, and business unit transformation initiatives.

This position requires strong communication skills, stakeholder engagement capability, and the ability to manage multiple complex priorities within a dynamic project environment. The Principal Project Officer works collaboratively across internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver effective solutions while fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, tactical, and operational advice on employment, industrial relations, and workforce matters
• Collaborate with corporate HR and business units to manage organisational structure, establishment, and workforce planning
• Track, monitor, and report on project milestones, risks, and outcomes
• Support consultative arrangements with unions, employees, and employer representatives
• Represent the agency in meetings, forums, and project committees
• Manage competing project priorities to achieve organisational objectives
• Prepare briefings, reports, and presentations for senior management and stakeholders
• Contribute to a positive, safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace culture
• Undertake other duties as required

Mandatory Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in HR management, industrial relations, or project management in complex environments
• Strong communication, consultation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver project outcomes
• High level of attention to detail and professionalism
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Full working rights in Australia

Highly Regarded

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resource Management, Project Management, Change Management, Organisational Psychology, or related discipline
• Experience in state government or public sector environments
• Knowledge of workplace change management, employee relations frameworks, or organisational development initiatives
• Proficiency with project management tools, reporting systems, and Microsoft Office applications

Apply now!

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to workforce transformation, HR strategy, and project delivery within a state government agency, while working in a collaborative, professional, and inclusive environment.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.