Calling all existing and emerging project and stakeholder managers!

A career within the Science Development & Office of the Qld Chief Scientist branch is guaranteed to be dynamic, exciting, and incredibly rewarding and we are pleased to invite you to apply to join our Chief Scientist Coordination & Engagement team as a Principal Project Officer (AO7).

The Chief Scientist Coordination & Engagement team supports the delivery of the Qld Chief Scientist's priorities through strategic advice from experts across research, industry, and government, collaboration with stakeholders across Qld, and engaging the public to promote Qld's science capabilities and promote STEM careers and critical thinking in the community.

Job details

Our purpose in the Science Development & Office of the Qld Chief Scientist branch is to ignite Qld's scientific excellence for a sustainable and innovative future. We capitalise on our solid foundation of world-class research infrastructure and talent, ensuring that our state remains at the forefront of scientific and technological advancement. We use evidence and insights and forge strong partnerships across government, with the research sector and industry to support a vibrant science ecosystem. We recognise the value of Traditional Knowledge for responding to some of our most pressing challenges and strive for meaningful and respectful engagement with First Nations people.

As a member of the Chief Scientist Coordination & Engagement (CSCE) team, your work will directly support the Qld Chief Scientist's mission to champion the importance of science for our society, economy and environment and promote Qld's leadership in scientific research, partnerships and translation.

Working in CSCE as a Principal Project Officer, you will play an important role in delivering impact across Qld through supporting the Qld Chief Scientist to connect with experts to provide contemporary scientific advice to decision-makers and shape government policy; developing Qld's scientific talent across the entire STEM career pipeline; promoting Qld's amazing science capabilities and impact to the wider community; and fostering partnerships across research, industry, government and community organisations to promote innovation and discovery through collaboration.

As a Principal Project Officer, you will support the Qld Chief Scientist through using your excellent project and stakeholder management, written and oral communication, research and time-management skills to deliver key bodies of work that contribute to sustaining Qld's science excellence. Variety is the name of the game and in any one day you may be reviewing guidelines for a grant program, researching an emerging issue, responding to queries and urgent requests for information from senior management, managing projects to improve science engagement, coordinating key committee meetings, and liaising with key stakeholders.

Why work with us?

We recognise the enormous benefits that a healthy environment, cutting-edge science and an innovative society can contribute to Queenslanders now and into the future. We are committed to:

• building inclusive cultures in the Qld public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity
• strengthening our culture which values results, professional growth, workforce diversity, and a healthy work-life balance
• encouraging and supporting employees as individuals in an inclusive environment by embracing our differences and applying diverse and inclusive thinking to our business
• the values of the Qld Public Sector: putting customers first, turning ideas into action, unleashing potential, being courageous and empowering people.

We are proud to be an accredited White Ribbon Workplace. Domestic and family violence has no place in homes, communities or workplaces and we are committed to preventing violence and supporting employees affected by domestic and family violence.

We recognise, respect and value First Nations people and cultures. We are progressing self-determination by recognising the rights and interests of First Nations people. We are investing in a culturally connected and agile organisation, with the skills and experience we need to support better outcomes for First Nations people.

If you are passionate about igniting Qld's scientific excellence for a sustainable and innovative future, we want to hear from you!

#Acareerthatmatters. #Acontributionthatcounts.

Please carefully read the attached Position Description for information on how to apply for this position.

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.

There are Two Positions available

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 615002-25 Role Description (Word, 317KB)