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Senior Policy Officer
Office of the Great Barrier Reef; Office of the Great Barrier Reef & World Heritage; Environment and Heritage Policy and Programs; Flexible
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Here at DETSI, you'll be inspired to make Queensland better. We enable long-term, sustainable decisions for the environment & the economy & are committed to working in genuine partnership with First Nation people.
We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Senior Policy Officer to play a pivotal role in the preservation and management of the Great Barrier Reef. This is a unique opportunity for a strategic thinker who is eager to influence environmental policy and make meaningful contributions to one of the most iconic ecosystems on the planet. If you're excited by the complexity and diversity of this opportunity, read on.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Policy & Planning |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Flexible |
| Job ad reference | QLD/614574/25 |
| Closing date | 30-Jan-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 2 May 2025 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Matthew Fullerton |
| Contact details | M: 0466 393 001 Access the National Relay Service |
In this influential role, you will:
- Provide expert secretariat support, ensuring the smooth operation of advisory committees focused on government and the Reef's stakeholders.
- Apply your robust operational and project management skills to support these critical governance groups.
- Thrive in an agile and fast-paced environment alongside a team that values strategic policy development.
- Collaborate closely with federal counterparts, including the Australian Government and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, to drive Queensland's contributions to significant policy and reporting initiatives.
- Coordinate Queensland's strategic input, including policy refinement, to review key conservation plans such as the Reef 2050 Plan and convey progress reports to UNESCO.
- Use your cultural capability to support partnerships with Traditional Owners, recognising and integrating their perspectives and knowledge into our conservation efforts.
What's in it for you?
- Enjoy fantastic flexibility, benefits, work life balance, significant development opportunities as a public servant of Queensland!
- Work where you can truly engage your values and sense of purpose to safeguarding the environment for Queenslanders.
- You'll experience so much here. For most of us, it starts with our wonderful people and the rich, diverse perspectives they bring. They're dedicated, passionate and curious professionals. We're all different, and those differences are what make us great.
About you:
- Strong analytical skills and capabilities in shaping policy and producing related materials for environmental initiatives.
- Excellent communication talents, capable of distilling complex concepts into clear, impactful messages for varied audiences through diverse mediums, including reports, briefs, and presentations.
- A methodical approach to research, coupled with the ability to problem-solve, consult effectively and draw evidence-based conclusions.
- A keen ability or willingness to quickly grasp a range of contemporary strategies pertinent to the multifaceted conservation of the Great Barrier Reef, considering international, national, and Queensland-specific contexts.
- Collaborative spirit to engage in multidisciplinary team efforts, efficiently manage projects, brief managers and senior officers, and execute secretariat duties with finesse.
- Contribution to workplace equity and diversity that enriches our culture of safety, innovation, respect and inclusion.
How to apply:
We are open to assessing your suitability in a way that works for you. For more information on how to apply, including options for adjustments, visit https://www.desi.qld.gov.au/our-department/employment/why-work-with-us.
To apply for this role, please provide us information about:
- your current relevant skills and capabilities for the role
- why you are the best suited person for this role
- how you could support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.
You can provide these in a succinct resume and short 2-page statement or talk with contact Matthew Fullerton on Matthew.Fullerton@des.qld.gov.au or 0466 393 001 to explore other options.
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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