Principal Program Officer Finance and ContractsQueensland Corrective Services(Organisation site:https://corrections.qld.gov.au/ )Offender Rehabilitation and Management; Specialist Operations; Community Corrections and Specialist Operations; BrisbaneAs the Principal Program Officer within ORMS, you will contribute to the efficient and effective management of ORMS contracted programs and services, and apply professional and operational knowledge to inform the development and management of programs, projects and activities.Job detailsPosition status:Fixed Term TemporaryPosition type:Flexible full-timeOccupational group:AdministrationClassification:AO7Workplace Location:BrisbaneJob ad reference:QLD/602841/24Closing date:22-Nov-2024Yearly salary:$129089 - $138273Fortnightly salary:$4948.00 - $5300.00Job duration:Until 30 June 2025 with possibility of extensionThe Principal Program Officer Finance and Contracts will:Coordinate financial management of a set of multi-million dollar financial resources of ORMS outsourced services including the preparation of budget forecasts and expenditure reconciliations.Prepare complex budget forecasts, estimates, budget submissions and undertake cost benefit analysis to support ORMS Managers and Directors.Monitor, evaluate and assist managers with reporting against financial performance outcomes for ORMS outsourced services to ensure compliance with necessary departmental requirements.Develop and lead processes to identify trends and issues in provider performance and contract compliance across ORMS and work with ORMS Managers to develop appropriate risk mitigations and business improvements.Manage processes for ORMS managed external service provider access approvals, mandatory training and declarations of conflicts of interest.Apply project management frameworks to successfully deliver projects as required.Work collaboratively and liaise with staff across the department, within other government agencies as well as other internal and external stakeholders to support the management of contracted services managed within ORMS.Undertake and coordinate lifecycle planning activities for ORMS outsourced services contracts in preparation for procurement processes, liaising closely with Procurement Services and Contract Management and Strategy units.Provide high level advice to ORMS Managers and Directors about outsourced services cost centre management, delegations and appropriate processes for approvals, variations and extensions.Use strong interpersonal communication to establish an appropriate standard for team communication across ORMS to facilitate consistent approaches, strong team performance and high levels of motivation and satisfaction among team members.Undertake the timely preparation of accurate and high quality ministerial and executive correspondence.Support and help maintain a workplace safety culture by ensuring that all policies and practices concerning Workplace Health and Safety are applied and a part of day-to-day operations.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.602841-24-Role Profile (PDF, 419KB)602841-24-Final-Applicant-Information-Guide-QCS-September-2023 (PDF, 309KB)#J-18808-Ljbffr