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Senior Project Officer - Climate


Strategic Infrastructure Management; Finance & Asset Management; Corporate; Brisbane City

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• Support and coordinate the delivery of key projects under the department’s climate, infrastructure and assets strategy.
• Undertake research and analysis of policy and legislation to develop standards, processes and procedures with an emphasis on risk, sustainability, emissions reductions, environmental controls, waste management and cost-effective initiatives.
• Develop and prepare advice concerning facility services, including waste management and reduction, electricity and water management, and reporting across all services and initiatives.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Project Management
Classification AO6
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/579573/24
Closing date 06-Aug-2024
Job duration 8 months
Contact person Amanda Briggs
Contact details Phone: 07 3087 8460
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What you will do (key responsibilities/duties):
• Support and coordinate the delivery of key projects under the department's climate, infrastructure and assets strategy.
• Undertake research and analysis of policy and legislation to develop standards, processes and procedures with an emphasis on risk, sustainability, emissions reductions, environmental controls, waste management and cost-effective initiatives.
• Design and implement programs and projects with minimal supervision, identifying risk and managing expectations on time and within budget within the department's program management framework.
• Develop and prepare advice concerning facility services, including waste management and reduction, electricity and water management, and reporting across all services and initiatives.
• Evaluate existing business processes to identify areas of improvement, design solutions to resolve business process issues and develop solutions using the Microsoft suite of SharePoint, Automate, PowerApps and PowerBI.
• Liaise, negotiate and develop effective networks with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies and service providers, to successfully deliver cost-effective outcomes.
• Interpret legislation, codes, standards, policies, guidelines and practices and provide high-quality written and oral advice as required.
• Prepare business cases, reports, briefings, and correspondence to a high standard.

You know you are achieving success in the role when you:
• Are dedicated to protecting and enhancing the natural environment.
• Can manage your own work priorities, ensuring assigned tasks are undertaken promptly and meet the project deliverables.
• Are actively contributing as a member of a high-performing team.

What you will bring (qualifications, registrations, experience):
There are some qualifications that we see as essential/desirable.
• Demonstrate experience in managing and coordinating projects, including stakeholder engagement, establishing priorities, meeting deadlines, as well as obtaining executive and government approval.
• Demonstrate a track record to communicate efficiently and effectively when delivering quality written communication products, including the preparation of sensitive materials, and providing professional advice while coordinating internal and external stakeholder meetings.
• Demonstrate the ability to map business processes, identify potential efficiencies and implement automations.
• The ability to research and critically analyse policy to identify legislative solutions that are based on evidence and fit for purpose.
• Apply key concepts and principles of legislation when developing policy responses, programs and project.
• An understanding of budget and financial principles.

Why join the department? (benefits)
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Here are some other reasons why our people choose us:
• Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• Salary sacrificing options and competitive superannuation.
• Access to confidential free counselling for you and your immediate family members through our employee assistance program.
• We are committed to preventing violence against women and are proud to be a White

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Last updated
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