This is an exciting opportunity within the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) in the Office of the Great Barrier and World Heritage (OGBR&WH) Branch to make a significant contribution towards future recognition and protections for parts of Cape York Peninsula. You will support the World Heritage team whilst reframing relationships between First Nations people and the Department to support co-stewarding the cultural and natural values of Queensland. The Queensland First Nations World Heritage Strategy provides the basis for our work, centring Country, and people at the heart of World Heritage business.

Job details

The Environment and Heritage Policy and Programs Division (EHPP) is actively seeking to ensure our people are safe, inspired and collaborate to be the best they can be. We want to establish a high-performance work environment where staff will be brave and energetic and strive to deliver world-class conservation outcomes. We embrace diversity and inclusion, we make things happen, we deliver on time, we are responsible, accountable and passionate about what we do.

This is an exciting opportunity within the Office of the Great Barrier and World Heritage (OGBR&WH) Branch to make a significant contribution towards future recognition and protections for parts of Cape York Peninsula. You will support the World Heritage team whilst reframing relationships between First Nations people and the Department t  support co-stewarding the cultural and natural values of Queensland. The Queensland First Nations World Heritage Strategy provides the basis for our work, centring Country, and people at the heart of World Heritage business.

This role is a Senior Project Officer that will support the progression of work to support increased protections of areas across Cape York Peninsula. The role sits within the World Heritage team, OGBR&WH Branch which is responsible for ensuring State (and Commonwealth) World Heritage planning, reporting and administrative obligations are being met. The World Heritage team is committed to building meaningful and impactful relationships with First Nations peoples across World Heritage areas and Tentative Listed sites and support their ongoing connection to Country through self-determination.

The role will seek to achieve the following outcomes:
• provide a range of administrative, project and policy related activities that may support the progression of future recognition and protections for parts of Cape York Peninsula.
• deliver engagement with and support to First Nations groups and other key stakeholders and landowners around potential recognition and protection opportunities.
• support work that identifies key values across Cape York Peninsula which may be recognised and protected,
• This role may also support other World Heritage projects as required

As the Senior Project Officer AO5 you will:
• Support the provision of comprehensive, accurate and timely technical advice relating to the program and projects, including legislation, policy and project work.
• Develop and support the preparation of briefing notes, program plans, reports, correspondence and contracts as required.
• Organise, facilitate and support meetings and deliberations relating to the program and projects, including project activities, payments and travel.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with First Nations peoples, landowners, and other key stakeholders.
• 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:
• Ability to engage in and maintain productive working relationships with First Nations people, other stakeholders and Government agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and explain complex technical information.
• Ability to support strategic direction and demonstrate an ability to develop options to resolve complex issues.
• Ability to achieve results, including an ability to effectively manage projects and achieve outcomes on time and within budget.
• A sound knowledge of/or demonstrated ability to quickly acquire knowledge of relevant World Heritage management legislation, policies and procedures as it applies.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.        

Job Ad Reference: QLD/606643/24

Closing Date: Tuesday, 10 December 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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• 606643 24 Role Description (Word, 163KB)