The Threatened Species Operations, Networks and Partnerships Team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Conservation Officer to manage the Threatened Species Prioritisation Framework project, which will include maintaining and updating underpinning datasets, managing the Threatened Species Decision Tool and training users and consulting with stakeholders. This role offers a unique opportunity to play a critical part in implementing and maintaining a framework to guide threatened species investment and recovery actions across Queensland. Additionally, you will contribute to the delivery of strategic, evidence-based projects as part of the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation’s Threatened Species Program, driving meaningful outcomes for biodiversity conservation in Queensland.

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The Threatened Species Operations, Networks and Partnerships Team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Conservation Officer to manage the Threatened Species Prioritisation Framework project, which will include maintaining and updating underpinning datasets, managing the Threatened Species Decision Tool and training users and consulting with stakeholders. This role offers a unique
opportunity to play a critical part in implementing and maintaining a framework to guide threatened species investment and recovery actions across Queensland. Additionally, you will contribute to the delivery of strategic, evidence-based projects as part of the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation's Threatened Species Program, driving meaningful outcomes for biodiversity conservation in Queensland. The Principal Conservation Officer (PO4) will leverage extensive ecological expertise, proven project leadership skills, exceptional data manipulation and management abilities, and exceptional stakeholder engagement skills to succeed in this role. The role engages with a wide network of stakeholders, including government agencies, research institutions, First Nations Peoples, non-government organisations (NGOs) and community groups. The role plays a key role in effectively communicating program priorities and outcomes to diverse audiences, fostering shared ownership of project goals.
About you
You are a passionate conservation professional with strong ecological knowledge and experience in managing projects and managing, maintaining and updating data. You can work independently and collaborate across a diverse range of conservation partners and community settings.
You have analytical skills and the ability to provide expert advice on biodiversity management. Your excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills enable you to lead partnerships and influence positive projects and conservation outcomes.
You have experience planning and delivering projects, operating within procurement frameworks, collaborating with project partners and contractors, and meeting deadlines.
You demonstrate a commitment to fostering a workplace culture of equity, diversity, inclusion, respect underpinned by curiosity, accountability, and critical thinking.
Key knowledge and experience for this role includes:
• A science degree or a degree in a relevant natural resource discipline
• Demonstrated experience in project and data management to inform threatened species recovery
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, enabling effective stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and relationship building across diverse groups.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop correspondence and share knowledge on complex conservation issues.
This is your opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and supportive team, to lead initiatives that directly contribute to the recovery and protection of Queensland's unique and diverse threatened species.
To apply, please review the attached Position Description and follow the provided application instructions. Join us in shaping the future of threatened species conservation in Queensland.
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Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/668493/25

Closing Date: Friday, 14 November 2025

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