The Department of Environment, Science and Innovation has an exciting opportunity for a Policy Officer (PO2) to join the Koala Policy and Oversight Team on a permanent basis.

The Koala Policy and Oversight Team makes a valuable contribution to the conservation of koalas, including by developing policy and strategies, and delivering projects and programs for koala conservation and koala habitat protection.

The Policy Officer will play a key role in supporting the implementation of koala conservation policy in Queensland. Partnering with key stakeholders, the Senior Policy Officer will provide high quality policy advice, and lead and contribute to a range of projects, including developing and reviewing statutory instruments, strategies, plans, policies and guidelines that support koala conservation.

Job details

As a Policy Officer (PO2) you will contribute to a range of projects, including developing and reviewing statutory instruments, strategies, plans, policies and guidelines that support koala conservation. You will be part of an agile team that supports priority policy and legislation projects for native wildlife, biodiversity, and environmental conservation and management.

The Koala Policy and Oversight team within the Environment and Conservation Policy and Legislation Branch contributes to the maintenance of biodiversity and the conservation of koalas, including by developing policy and strategies, and delivering projects and programs for koala conservation and koala habitat protection. This involves working with stakeholders and delivering actions contained withing the South East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy.

We're looking for the best suited applicant for the role. We'll do this by assessing your eligibility and your suitability to undertake the requirements of the role (including, where relevant, the way you carried out previous roles). We'll also consider your potential to make contributions to the department and how your engagement would support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.

This position requires:
• Ability to effectively research and analyse issues and develop recommendations.
• Ability to interpret legislation, policies and other statutory documents, particularly in relation to koala conservation and management.
• Ability to meet deadlines, establish priorities and work as an effective member of a team.
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas to a diverse audience, including the preparation of reports, briefing notes, presentations, and external correspondence.
• Knowledge of contemporary approaches to the policy development, land use planning and koala conservation in a Queensland Government context, or the capacity to gain it quickly.
• Contribution to workplace equity and diversity that enriches our culture of safety, innovation, respect and inclusion.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.             

Job Ad Reference: QLD/588560/24

Closing Date: Friday, 13 September 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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• 588560 24 Role Description (Word, 165KB)