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Senior Project Officer
Office of the Great Barrier Reef; Office of the Great Barrier Reef & World Heritage; Environment and Heritage Policy and Programs; Brisbane City
Are you passionate about creating meaningful change & protecting Queensland’s iconic reef? We are looking for a Senior Project Officer to lead innovative projects that drive sustainable agricultural practices & deliver real-world impact.
In this role, you will manage practice change projects, extension activities & industry led Best Management Practice programs. You will oversee budgets, track milestones & evaluate project performance while translating behavioural insights & evidence based research into policy & best practice standards. Collaboration with stakeholders will be key as you contribute to program design, stakeholder engagement, & analysis activities.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Project Management |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Flexible |
| Job ad reference | QLD/636695/25 |
| Closing date | 27-May-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 06/02/26 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Dominic Henderson |
| Contact details | Ph: (07) 3330 5637 Access the National Relay Service |
Your contribution
As a Senior Project Officer, you will manage workloads & meet deadlines while contributing to the planning, delivery & evaluation of projects. You will maintain project documentation, provide advice to management, & support issue resolution. Building strong relationships with stakeholders, including industry, producers, scientists, & government, will be key to ensuring effective project design & implementation. You will also provide technical & policy advice, conduct research & analysis, & prepare ministerial correspondence & briefings to support policy development & engagement activities.
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 & 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 & the rich, diverse perspectives they bring. They're dedicated, passionate & curious professionals. We're all different, & those differences are what make us great. Meet some of our amazing people here
About you
You have strong experience in project & program management, including planning, defining scope, delivering outcomes, & managing budgets within set timeframes. Your knowledge of agricultural land & catchment management, along with relevant policy, legislation, & contemporary agricultural practices, is well-developed. You work effectively both autonomously & as part of a team, meeting deadlines, setting priorities, & contributing to organisational goals. With excellent written & verbal communication, consultation, negotiation, & liaison skills, you represent the department professionally with stakeholders & industry. Your proven ability to analyse data, evaluate complex issues, & solve problems across science, policy, & legislation supports environmental & water quality outcomes in reef catchments. You embody leadership behaviours, champion workplace safety, & foster equity, diversity, respect, & inclusion by bringing your unique perspectives to the team.
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/ourdepartment/employment/why-work-with-us.
To apply for this role, please provide information about:
- Your current relevant skills & capabilities for the role.
- Why you are the best-suited person for this role.
- How you could support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect & inclusion.
You can provide these in a succinct resume & a short [2 page] statement or contact Dominic Henderson to explore other options.
Join a dedicated team committed to delivering policy interventions & integrating cutting-edge practices into industry and government initiatives. Take the next step in your career & help safeguard the future of our reef.
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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