Principal Project Officer - Inclusive Design

Your opportunity:

As the Principal Project Officer, Inclusive Design, you will lead the development of a program and implementation roadmap for inclusive infrastructure design for a Queensland wide client. This role plays a key part in a strategic uplift of policy and practice, embedding inclusive design thinking across infrastructure planning, standards and delivery.

This role reports to the Manager, Special Initiatives, in the Service Strategy team; to deliver time-bound, high-impact projects as part of the department’s 10 -year Infrastructure plan. This is a temporary contractor position for 18 months.

Qualifications and experience Technical background:

• Although not mandatory, qualifications and/or experience in education, infrastructure planning, architecture/design, public policy, or human-centred design will be highly regarded.
• A demonstrated interest in the domain of building and infrastructure, alongside a foundational understanding of relevant design standards, codes, legislation and policy.
• Prior experience in public sector or government project/program management, ideally in education or built environment contexts.

Information Technology Proficiency:

• Confidence in the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, PowerBi and Microsoft Teams, and experience with the Department of Education Content Manager (or similar records management tools) would also be highly regarded.
• Basic data collection and analysis skills.

Communication skills:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• A track record of producing well-structured reports, briefing notes, minutes, and other forms of correspondence.
• Proven experience in effectively liaising with a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Key accountabilities:

Appointment to this role is merit-based and will be assessed by looking at what you have done previously—the knowledge, skills and experience you have built, your potential for development, and your personal qualities. Specific responsibilities as the Principal Project Officer will include:

• Lead the research, design and delivery of a fit-for-purpose inclusive infrastructure design framework.
• Provide strategic analysis and expert advice to shape inclusive design policy across planning, asset and education contexts.
• Plan and deliver targeted engagement and co-design activities with diverse stakeholders.
• Translate insights and evidence into actionable principles, guidance, and project-ready tools.
• Manage project milestones, risks, reporting and dependencies to ensure on-time delivery within the 18-month term.
• Prepare high-quality briefing notes, reports, visual frameworks and presentations for executive audiences.
• Collaborate across infrastructure, policy, and education functions to influence enduring systems change.
• Identify and scope pilot initiatives or demonstration projects that apply inclusive design principles in practice.

Key Capabilities and Attributes

• High-level understanding of inclusive design, universal design, accessibility and equity in education or infrastructure settings.
• Demonstrated ability to work strategically and pragmatically to deliver policy and project outcomes in complex environments
• Strong engagement and co-design skills, with experience working with diverse and underrepresented groups.
• Proven ability to manage projects, work independently, and deliver quality outputs within fixed timeframes.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable advice.
• Collaborative and adaptive, with a strong, outcomes focus.
  

To apply please email your CV in word format to [email protected] and reference 245366


Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.