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Office of the Great Barrier Reef; Office of the Great Barrier Reef & World Heritage; Environment and Heritage Policy and Programs; Flexible
Lead a dynamic team of policy experts in delivering strategic advice on safeguarding= the Great Barrier Reef. In this role, you will develop innovative solutions for water quality and protection, advising the Minister and government on regulatory and nonregulatory approaches. You'll collaborate with key stakeholders, drive policy changes and lead negotiations on complex issues. Represent Queensland’s interests alongside Australian government partners to implement the Reef 2050 Plan. Reporting to the Executive Director, you’ll play a critical role in advancing Reef protection and managing Queensland’s World Heritage sites. Join us in making a lasting impact!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Management |
| Classification | SO |
| Workplace Location | Flexible |
| Job ad reference | QLD/631450/25 |
| Closing date | 02-May-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Julia Playford |
| Contact details | Ph: 0427 014 859 Access the National Relay Service |
Your contribution:
In this role, you will lead and manage multiple work and project teams to deliver outcomes in a positive and collaborative environment. You will provide strategic leadership on key policy areas aimed at improving water quality and protecting the Great Barrier Reef. This includes representing Queensland in partnerships with the Australian Government and agencies like the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority to drive joint Reef protection initiatives. You will engage strategically with stakeholders and partners to support the Queensland government's Reef policy and the joint Reef 2050 agenda. Additionally, you will represent the department and Queensland government in committees, working groups and negotiations, collaborating with stakeholders both within and outside of government. Your responsibilities will also include overseeing the development and review of Reef protection regulations and policies, ensuring that they are based on scientific evidence and best practices.
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 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.
Meet some of our amazing people here:
About you:
• Proven experience in leading complex policy and strategy development projects from inception to evaluation and review, meeting set deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex issues and implement innovative solutions in dynamic environments.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with experience providing strategic advice to support government decisions and representing the government's position confidently in negotiations.
• Skilled in building and maintaining collaborative relationships within a strategic network to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities, fostering a sense of purpose, direction, and developing high-performance teams with positive, inclusive dynamics.
Applications to remain curent for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/631450/25
Closing Date: Friday, 02 May 2025
Further information
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