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Program Manager
Northern Parks and Forests; Directorate; Management and Operations; Queensland parks and Wildlife Services & Partnerships; Cairns.
Considering a career change?We're looking for individuals with skills in ecotourism & project management.
As a Program Manager, this is your opportunity to lead a team dedicated to the delivery of the Smithfield Mountain Bike trail.
The successful incumbent will have demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams, whilst leading the successful planning, delivery & completion of multi-million-dollar projects.Your experience coordinating & engaging with various stakeholders,& ensuring project goals are met on time & within the approved budget will see you succeed in this role.
Experience in project management, environmental science, tourism, urban planning or related fields, along with an understanding of the principles of sustainable development & ecotourism, especially relating to outdoor recreational activities would be an advantage, but not mandatory.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Facilities/Asset Management |
| Classification | AO8 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/636625/25 |
| Closing date | 26-May-2025 |
| Job duration | 30 September 2028 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Rianha Rolland |
| Contact details | Phone: 0459 538 958 Access the National Relay Service |
The work Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service & Partnerships (QPWS&P) do is widespread and varied, but our people are united by an innate sense of purpose, and a passion to contribute meaningfully to conservation and cultural values. Our people are talented, down-to-earth and resilient, and the work they do every day fills them with gratification and pride.
Embark on a career with QPWS&P and you will contribute to conserving Queensland's protected areas and biodiversity, with a strong focus on respecting First Nations peoples' cultural values.
For further information, visit our Working with Us page on our website.
Here are some other reasons why our people choose us:
• Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• Salary sacrificing options and competitive superannuation (up to 12.75%).
• A variety of leave benefits, supported across the broader Queensland public sector.
• Access to confidential free counselling for you and your immediate family members through our employee assistance program.
To apply for this position, download and review the position description to ensure what you bring to the role aligns with the requirements of the role, including the eligibility requirements.
Along with your CV, submit a short 1-2 page statement that briefly describes why you are the best-suited person for this role. Further information on what this should contain is provided in the role description.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/636625/25
Closing Date: Monday, 26 May 2025
Further information
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