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The Office of Circular Economy is responsible for leading policies and initiatives to elevate Queensland’s resource recovery performance to one of the best in Australia by developing and implementing actions that recognise the value of waste to the economy as well as facilitate investment in innovation, processing facilities and market development. The department is seeking motivated and collaborative professionals to contribute to this significant agenda.

Job details

This position is in the Waste Policy and Legislation unit, which is responsible for stewardship of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 and its subordinate legislation, and ensures the legislation remains fit for purpose and effective in delivering its objectives. The unit oversees the key strategies and action plans which guide Queensland efforts to grow the circular economy, improve recycling and reduce the generation of waste, and contributes to the national agenda for waste and circular economy through working groups and steering committees.

This position works collaboratively with other areas of the department, local councils, community groups and industry bodies on policies and strategies that seek to achieve the environmental and economic benefits of reduced waste generation and improved resource recovery.

Specific project work in the unit addresses emerging waste, resource recovery and circular economy issues using a problem analysis and solution design approach with consideration of environmental risk, economic and social factors. The position will be required to guide and undertake consultation, assessment of alternative options and their regulatory impacts, the provision of advice in strategy and policy documents, which may require progression of legislation, amendments or other statutory instruments. There is a focus on achieving the targets established in Queensland's Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy and tackling key challenges for the national agenda such as batteries and end of life tyres.

To apply, lodge an application online at www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au that consists of your current resume of no more than 4 pages and a short 2 page statement that briefly describes why you are the best suited person for this role.

Keeping in mind the requirements for the position (under ‘What we are looking for'), we are interested in your experience, the skills and attributes that you will bring to the role (in other words, not just what you have done or contributed to, but how you did it) noting also, our department values equity and diversity, so please include information that will help us understand how you could contribute to our workforce diversity.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

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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• 596893 24 - Role Description (Word, 157KB)