The Principal Project Officer (AO7) within the Operational Support branch leads the coordination of departmental activities relating to Emerging Contaminants including PFAS (per- and poly-fluoro alkyl substances). This role ensures the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation and, more broadly, the Queensland Government is informed of the risks associated with emerging contaminants and develops strategies to protect the environment and communities of Queensland.

The Principal Project Officer (AO7) works primarily in the co-ordination and delivery of high-level technical advice relating to PFAS and emerging contaminant environmental issues. This a role that will take a lead in engaging with a wide range of stakeholders including other state and federal agencies, state and national working groups & committees, local councils, internal stakeholders, the community & industry.

Job details

As the Principal Project Officer (AO7) you will:

• Be the lead in representing the Department on state and national working groups and at public events.

• Research, analyse and develop advice on environmental issues associated with emerging contaminants and PFAS.

• Lead or support the planning, delivery, and evaluation of specific projects relating to PFAS and Emerging Contaminants, including managing deliverables, peer reviewing work and reporting/briefing on progress

• Provide high-level support to DESI business units and other stakeholders in relation to PFAS and emerging contaminants.

• Liaise, consult, and negotiate with all levels of government, industry and community groups on complex environmental issues.

• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to a wide range of customers on complex and sensitive environmental issues related to emerging contaminants and PFAS.

• Implement legislation and policy relevant to emerging contaminants and PFAS.

• Foster a workplace culture that supports and promotes the interests of First Nations people and actively engage through our work to contribute to better outcomes for First Nations people.

This position requires:

• Project Management: Demonstrated high level skills in planning, developing, managing and delivering complex projects that involve input from a wide range of stakeholders.

• Environmental Management: High-level knowledge and experience in contemporary environmental issues and the principles and practices of environmental management, assessing environmental risk and providing technical advice associated with the regulation of emerging contaminants.

• Communication: Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and written communication skills that has helped to build enduring relationships and present complex information to a variety of audiences so that they can easily understand and act on the information. For example, the development of information and fact sheets, guidance material, presentations, briefing notes, executive correspondence, etc.

• Queensland Legislative Framework: Demonstrated knowledge of and an ability to interpret, administer and operationalise state and national legislation, policies and procedures associated with the management of emerging contaminants, including for example, the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and PFAS National Environmental Management Plan (NEMP).

• Contribution to workplace equity and diversity that enriches our culture of safety, innovation, respect and inclusion.

Every staff member is expected to role model leadership behaviours. This role requires the team leader leadership capabilities as outlined in the Leadership competencies for Queensland booklet.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/574360/24

Closing Date: Monday, 15 July 2024

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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• 574360 24 - Role Description (Word, 161KB)