We are seeking a team leader with strong program and project management skills to oversee delivery of asset maintenance & capital works programs across national parks & forests in South East Queensland. If you like using your initiative to prioritise, problem solve and continuously improve programs & collaborate with multi-faceted program teams across a diverse range of business areas - you will find this a challenging but rewarding role.

The Department of Environment, Tourism, Science & Innovation contributes to ensuring some of the world's most diverse natural environments are maintained for the health & prosperity of current & future generations. In this role, you'll play a key role in driving the protection of some of our most wonderful places.

Job details

We're looking for someone who is passionate about conservation, land management and getting things done in a collaborative manner. Your project management, program coordination, organisation and leadership skills will be key in juggling and meeting competing priorities, while your ability to motivate and influence your teams will be the key to achieving outcomes in a busy and changing environment.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• strong leadership, collaboration and engagement skills, particularly an ability to lead and support teams to plan and deliver funded, region-wide programs.
• strong project and program management and organisational skills, including experience in planning and implementing asset and financial management policy and procedures.
• problem solving skills, initiative, self-motivation and a drive for continuous program improvement.
• high level negotiation and communication skills to ensure the efficient delivery of asset-related programs, in partnership with operational staff, across a large geographic area.
• high level writing, communication, systems management and reporting skills.
• a strong understanding of workplace, health and safety policy and procedures.

About the Role

The position is part of the SEQ Region's Technical Support team - a group of innovative, multi-disciplinary, park management experts and knowledge brokers who propel the Region forward through planning, strategy and support. The unit leads key programs, including providing a 'bridge' between statewide funded programs and on-ground operations. The position will help drive consistency across the Region's asset programs - including how we prioritise effort, utilise systems & frameworks and uphold our legislation & policy.

What's in it for you?

• Join a supportive high-performing team with a positive culture and inspiring leadership!
• Enjoy fantastic flexibility, benefits, work life balance, significant development opportunities!
• Work where you can truly engage your values and 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 and the rich, diverse perspectives they bring. They're dedicated, passionate and curious professionals. We're all different, and those differences are what make us great.

We encourage you to find out more about this role by contacting the contact officer and further information can be located in the role description.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.             

Job Ad Reference: QLD/687052/26

Closing Date: Tuesday, 12 May 2026

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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Documents

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

• 687052 26 Role Description (Word, 619KB)