Job description

Principal Project Officer - Statistical Reporting
Location: Brisbane CBD (Hybrid: 1-2 days in office)
Pay Rate: $88.29 - $94.59 p/h + super
Contract: ASAP - June 2027 + potential for extension
The Opportunity
Drive public transparency, integrity, and sound governance in a high impact project role. Enjoy great work life balance alongside high level stakeholder engagement in the public sector.

About the Role
We are seeking a high performing Principal Project Officer to lead a key regulatory data and annual statistical reporting project.
In this hands on, deliverable focused role, you will lead business readiness activities to support agencies in transitioning to annual statistical reporting frameworks under Right to Information (RTI) and Information Privacy (IP) legislation. You will work closely with internal teams, ICT, and key external government stakeholders to define data parameters, establish collection procedures, and deliver core project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Data Delivery: Define statistical parameters, establish data collection procedures, and set reporting formats for annual reporting outputs.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal business units and external government agencies through dedicated reference groups.
Policy & Guidance: Establish clear policy parameters and guidance around statistical data points to ensure consistency across reporting entities.
Risk & Artifact Management: Maintain project registers, develop high quality project artifacts, and manage actions, dependencies, and risks.
Briefings & Reporting: Prepare high level briefings, progress updates, and project timeframes for executive stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For

RTI/IP Knowledge: Practical experience interpreting Right to Information (RTI) and Information Privacy (IP) legislation, ideally within an agency statistical reporting context.
Project Management Skills: Proven experience coordinating structured projects with clear deliverables and managing risks and dependencies.
Data Literacy: Comfort with data collection methodologies, basic data analysis, and relevant software tools.
Stakeholder Influence: Exceptional communication and engagement skills to build trust and alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.

Why Join Randstad as a Contractor?
At Randstad, we prioritise our contractor community. Partnering with Randstad gives you exclusive access to our candidate benefits suite:

Retail & Lifestyle Discounts: Enjoy savings on gift cards and everyday purchases with leading brands, including Woolworths, David Jones, Myer, JB Hi-Fi, Rebel Sport, Hoyts and more.
Health & Wellbeing Support: Access a free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing mental health, financial and personal support for you and your immediate family.
Fast & Flexible Payroll: Benefit from three weekly pay runs, with instant access to your payslips via the MyRandstad App.
Dedicated Support: Work with a dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your contract and help you secure your next opportunity.

Ready to Apply?
If you meet the key requirements and are ready for your next contract, click APPLY NOW to submit your resume.
Got questions, or need to update your CV before applying? Reach out directly for a confidential chat.
Contact: Blake Price Email:

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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