Queensland Corrective Services is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Manager Project Planning and Design to help drive organisational reform and deliver initiatives that make a real difference to community safety and rehabilitation outcomes.

About the Role

The Manager Project Planning and Design plays a key role within the Strategic Transformation Group. The role supports the development of new business initiatives and programs that align with QCS’s strategic goals and are ready for investment consideration and delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Scoping and shaping new initiatives through structured engagement and consultation
• Leading development of program briefs, concept papers, and business cases
• Translating operational ideas into fundable and deliverable proposals
• Supporting benefits realisation, investment logic, and workforce modelling
• Ensuring initiatives are aligned with public sector governance and strategic direction
• Advising stakeholders and senior leaders across QCS on planning and feasibility

About You

You will be experienced in planning or strategy roles within complex or government environments. You have a talent for synthesising information into structured project documentation and can confidently lead discussions across diverse stakeholder groups.

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Strong experience in strategic planning, business case development, or transformation
• High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to navigate investment planning and project governance requirements
• Familiarity with public sector environments and decision-making processes
• A collaborative mindset and a strong focus on results

Why Join QCS

This is a high-impact role offering the chance to shape significant reforms across corrective services. QCS offers flexible work arrangements, including up to 50 percent office-based work and the opportunity to join a purpose-led agency focused on real change.