The Energy Programs team within the Department of Energy and Climate provides is responsible for delivery of over $130M in grants, rebates and other innovative programs supporting energy efficiency, solar and battery uptake and decarbonisation for Queensland businesses and households. 
 

The team 

As a key member of the team, you will develop and implement programs and initiatives through engaging with stakeholders and delivery partners, building customer relationships, and administering partnership and delivery agreements and deeds.

You and your team will liaise closely with service providers, decision makers at senior levels and other key project stakeholders.

Your responsibilities

As the Senior Programs Officer, you will:

• Conduct high-level research, interpretation, analysis and review of regulatory and policy issues pertaining to program development/delivery activities.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of technical reports, submissions, briefing notes, regulatory instruments, communications and promotional materials, presentations, speeches, publications and correspondence. 
• Contribute to the ongoing development of program monitoring, evaluation and reporting to substantiate effective and efficient program governance and appropriate outcomes. 
• Manage your allocated workloads, meet deadlines and commitments and complete tasks within a tight timeframe independently or within a team.
• Liaise with multiple internal and external stakeholders to support the delivery of programs. This may include delivery organisations, government agencies, staff from key internal and external stakeholder groups and members of the public. 
• Identify program risks and issues and develop and implement mitigation measures to effectively manage these. 
• Work flexibly and dynamically within a high performing and cohesive team responsible for delivering government energy programs, policy and initiatives.
• Promote an effective working culture by capturing and sharing knowledge and supporting common expectations to develop a sense of collaboration among staff. 
• Provide high level support in relation to the procurement of goods and services, including the engagement and ongoing contract management of consultants and professional services contractors and provision of advice on procurement policies and procedures.

About you

This role requires the leadership capabilities of a Team Leader. You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following behaviours in the context of the role accountabilities set out in the ‘Your responsibilities’ section above.

Vision: 

• Remains composed during high-stakes situations, supporting the team to recognise gaps in information and seek advice to enable a prompt and considered response.
• Recognises and articulates how the team’s work contributes to the organisation’s vision and community outcomes.
• Drives new thinking by encouraging others to share and debate ideas and data-driven, creative solutions.

Results: 

• Role models persistence and supports others to work through obstacles in the delivery of projects.
• Demonstrates awareness of others by tailoring messages so they resonate with stakeholders of diverse interests and backgrounds.
• Sets up connections for the team across the organisation to drive collaborative delivery of services.

Accountability: 

• Demonstrates respect for others, taking the time to connect, check in and show an interest in their wellbeing.
• Develops awareness of strengths and development needs, and reflects on the effectiveness of own behaviours and approach.
• Promotes integrity in the management and use of processes and resources, ensuring others have the information and training they need for successful implementation.

Qualifications and/or conditions 

In addition to the key capabilities listed above, knowledge or experience with the following will be considered highly desirable:

• Queensland Consumer energy resources and enabling technologies, markets, policy and regulatory issues. 
• Professional project management training.