Principal Project Officer

This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP up until April 2027 with possible extension

Program Kaartdijin (the Program) has been established to develop a functionally fit, technologically robust solution to replace the current School Information System (SIS) and include additional information capture and reportability. The Program focuses on providing short term solutions as well as a longer-term solution that meets the operational needs of schools and the reporting and management needs of the Department at large. The Program vision is to provide a contemporary administrative and finance solution connecting people, processes and systems for school communities now and into the future. The Program values are:

• Integrity in all we do
• Open and transparent communication
• Collaborative approach – Shared goals and objectives
• Commitment and Cooperation
• Value all contributions
• Exceptional customer service

The Role

The Principal Project Officer implements, coordinates and evaluates strategies to manage program and project workstream interdependencies of Program Kaartdijin, including project management standards, project reporting and risk management strategies. They identify and analyse complex program problems and develop effective recommendations and solutions to support the Program Management Office (PMO).

If successful, you will undertake research to ensure program strategies, documentation and PMO processes comply with relevant governance requirements and operational needs.

Additionally, you will develop, facilitate and implement quality assurance practices and utilise …