Principal Program Officer

Join the team leading Queensland’s 20-year tourism plan, Destination 2045. As the Principal Program Officer, you coordinate high-level governance and secretariat functions, collaborate with key stakeholders, and drive strategic outcomes.

To succeed in this critical role you bring senior-level experience in governance, program management, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll be skilled at coordinating complex committee functions, preparing high-quality briefings, and maintaining governance and reporting frameworks.

What You’ll Do

• Lead with purpose: chart the course for governance and oversight by driving the Tourism Cabinet Committee and Interdepartmental Committee, shaping agendas, and ensuring strategic decision‑making.
• Create frameworks for success: build efficient governance systems and reporting processes to monitor the progress and impacts of Destination 2045.
• Champion collaboration: cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a unified effort around delivery goals.
• Play the long game: align committee agendas with broader goals, anticipate challenges, and provide insights to support evidence‑based decisions.
• Bring clarity to complexity: transform data into actionable reports and dashboards that evaluate and communicate the progress of Destination 2045.

Why You?

You’re experienced in governance, reporting, and program management, and you understand how to bring clarity to complexity and foster collaboration. You thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment where every day is different, and every challenge is an opportunity. You’re a forward‑thinking person committed to delivering not just results, but real, meaningful impacts.

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Knows how to deliver high-level secretariat and governance functions that navigate both commercial and Cabinet‑in‑Confidence obligations.
• Thrives in balancing the strategic with the operational – whether managing competing priorities or delivering concise, high‑impact briefing materials.
• Can build bridges: you’re a communicator, stakeholder engager, and negotiator at heart.
• Values inclusiveness, positivity, and the importance of a thriving workplace culture.

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