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Senior Project Officer
Office of the Deputy Director-General; Biosecurity Queensland; Flexible
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We are looking for a Senior Project Officer to join our Biosecurity team to:
• Be part of a significant change project focussing on the health, safety and wellbeing of our people.
• Contribute to key projects and strategic objectives that support teams across Biosecurity Queensland.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Occupational Health & Safety |
| Classification | AO6 |
| Workplace Location | Flexible |
| Job ad reference | QLD/623793/25 |
| Closing date | 18-Mar-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 30 June 2026 |
| Contact person | Lisa Harrison |
| Contact details | Ph: 0499 973 142 Access the National Relay Service |
Biosecurity Queensland plays a vital role in securing the state's agricultural prosperity and preserving and protecting the health of our environment and economy. We are dedicated to safeguarding both human and animal health by preventing and mitigating plant and animal pests and diseases. We work tirelessly to uphold a high level of animal welfare standards and maintain access to interstate markets, critical for Queensland's thriving primary industries. Biosecurity Queensland monitors and regulates the application of agricultural and veterinary chemicals, ensuring they are used safely and in compliance with legislation. With a commitment to developing capabilities and preparedness, we are at the forefront of protecting Queensland against biosecurity risks.
As a member of the Office of the Deputy Director-General and Chief Biosecurity Officer you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation and delivery of executive services to the DDG/CBO and Biosecurity Leadership team while also
supporting biosecurity activities across the business group.
In the position of the Senior Project Officer (Health Safety and Wellbeing), you will:
· Provide support and coordinate the delivery of key projects under Biosecurity Queensland's WHS Capability Uplift Project.
· Develop and coordinate the implementation of relevant policies, standard operating procedures, reporting process and other activities supporting the effective delivery of a safety management framework in BQ.
· Build and maintain strong working relationships with operational staff across BQ. This may include establishing and managing networks focussing on sharing information and communication relating to safe work management.
· Coordinate project documentation, reporting and rituals.
· Coordinate with business areas across the department and external providers to manage the delivery of training packages.
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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