Project Officer

Health Workforce Queensland is a not for profit, non-Government Rural Workforce Agency for primary health workforce in Queensland, focused on making sure remote, rural, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities have access to highly skilled health professionals when and where they need them, now and into the future.

We are looking for a unique person who is a communications all-rounder with project exposure, for a short-term contract up to 30 June 2027.

The purpose of the role is to provide project coordination and delivery support to facilitate the successful delivery of a multi-partner initiative focused on addressing workforce challenges and improving workforce sustainability across the mental health, alcohol and other drugs, and suicide prevention sectors in northern Queensland.

The responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

1. Support the delivery of the project across all phases of the project lifecycle including planning, coordination, administration, risk management and issue resolution.
2. Provide project support across key activities including marketing and communications, event planning and coordination, stakeholder engagement and general administration.
3. Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders through clear communication, timely information sharing and responsive issue management.
4. Maintain project registers, including risks, issues, actions and decisions.
5. Monitor project milestones, deliverables and progress against agreed timeframes.
6. Contribute to the preparation of project reports, briefing materials and status updates.

Position Description

Please view the Position Description which further details: knowledge and qualifications, skills and experience key responsibilities and accountabilities.

Benefits

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Hybrid working model, split between working from home and a modern office in the Brisbane city
• Laptop, monitors and other IT accessories provided for the home office
• Telecommunications allowance
• Salary packaging (HWQ is a ‘Health Promotional Charity’)
• Professional development and study assistance/leave
• Personal travel discounts and travel insurance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And more…

How to Apply

If you’re keen to work for an organisation that makes a difference in remote and rural Queensland communities and the role sounds like a perfect fit, click the Apply Now link with the following documentation included:

• Cover Letter describing how you meet the Position Requirements, and
• Resume outlining your qualification and previous experience, including two professional referees.

Health Workforce Queensland welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

Please submit applications by: COB, Friday 11 September 2026

Should you have any enquiries about the role, please contact Michelle at [email protected]