Join the Office of Great Barrier Reef & World Heritage as the Chief Scientific Officer - Drive environmental strategy, planning, & policy development, with a focus on the Queensland Government’s Reef strategies and programs. Provide expert advice & scientific leadership on sensitive, complex, & high-level issues, delivering impactful solutions to protect & enhance Queensland’s future!

Job details

Your contribution: 
This role involves leading the integration of scientific knowledge & tools into waterway & water quality management through statutory & non-statutory planning frameworks. It includes overseeing initiatives, investigating complex water issues, & developing strategies, decision support systems, & mechanisms to optimise sustainability outcomes. The position provides scientific leadership & technical advice on environmental policy, planning, & strategy, particularly in aquatic ecosystems & water quality assessment. Building strong networks with agencies, organisations, & research institutions is essential, as is engaging with stakeholders to promote ecologically sustainable water development & planning. Key responsibilities include representing the department in negotiations with committees, research institutions, & government bodies, critically reviewing submissions & reports to develop policy recommendations, & preparing Ministerial & Cabinet briefings. The role also involves coordinating resourcing arrangements, including financial, staffing, & partnerships, to achieve business outcomes with senior management approval.

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 safeguard 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: https://youtu.be/f7UQmpKZaHY

About you: 
You will: 
• Demonstrate expertise in leading & managing team performance, applying advanced project management methodologies to plan, prioritise, & deliver outcomes in complex environments with competing priorities & ambiguity.
• Have exceptional written & verbal communication skills, enabling you to professionally represent the department to key stakeholders, the community, &
industry.
• Bring strong interpersonal & negotiation skills, with the ability to consult, liaise, & build effective relationships across boundaries while modelling ethical & professional behaviour.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of Queensland Government policies, programs, & scientific areas relevant to reef protection & management.
• Apply advanced analytical, research, & critical evaluation skills, addressing complex problems & providing strategic advice & innovative solutions in reef science & management.
• Hold a degree in an environmental science or environmental engineering discipline or in natural resource planning or natural resource management or agreed equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution.

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:
• 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 & short 2-page statement & a resume of no more than 6 pages.

Applications will 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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