Principal Project Officer

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Contract
  • Up to AU$94.59 per hour
  • Initial 6-month contract
  • Brisbane CBD based
  • Flexible working arrangements

About the company:

Our client is a large public sector organisation delivering regulatory, policy and service-focused initiatives across Queensland. Working closely with industry, businesses and other key stakeholders, the organisation focuses on improving compliance, strengthening regulatory practices and delivering better outcomes for the community.

As a Principal Project Officer you will work autonomously and provide project leadership across the directorate to effectively implement, govern and oversee priority initiatives.

About the role:

  • Monitoring and evaluating a newly developed joint targeted compliance program designed to address engaging in a calling fraud.
  • Reviewing and updating Regulator-approved forms and self-insurer claim forms in consultation with insurers.
  • Developing and delivering a scheme-wide fraud framework, including metrics for measuring fraud in the scheme.
  • Leading the development of a general education and awareness plan for all fraud types and duty holders.
  • Developing and delivering an insurer fraud tool kit to uplift insurer capability to prevent, detect and respond to fraud.
  • Lead project governance, planning, risk management and milestone reporting.
  • Coordinate and deliver key initiatives under the Fraud Action Plan.
  • Monitor performance, trends and progress, providing regular updates to the Fraud Taskforce.
  • Provide secretariat and governance support to the Fraud Taskforce.
  • Develop high-quality briefs, reports, frameworks and guidance informed by research and analysis.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support change.
  • Lead working groups and subject matter experts to achieve agreed project outcomes.
  • Partner closely with senior leadership to support effective delivery.

What’s in it for you?

  • 6-month initial term with 1 x 6-month contract extension of offer
  • Brisbane CBD based with 2 days WFH
  • Flexible start and finish times
  • Contractor benefits through Talent, join the family today!

Skills and experience required:

  • Strong project management and end-to-end project delivery
  • Project governance, planning, scheduling and risk management
  • Experience within fraud prevention, detection, compliance or investigation environments
  • Experience within insurance, worker’s compensation or accident insurance highly regarded
  • Understanding of fraud risk, controls and regulatory frameworks
  • Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management
  • Executive-level writing, including briefs, reports and governance papers
  • Facilitation of workshops, working groups and stakeholder forums
  • Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills
  • Monitoring, evaluation and performance reporting
  • Experience within regulatory, compliance, policy or government environments
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities

How to Apply:

If you would like more information about this role, or wish to have a confidential discussion about your career aspirations, please contact Emma Hansen (07) 3031 4517 // emma.hansen@talentinternational.com

Applications close: 9:00 AM, Thursday, 20th August 2026

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