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Senior Project Officer
Northern Parks and Forests; Management and Operations; Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service & Partnerships; Cairns
Considering a career change? We're looking for individuals with skills in ecotourism and project management.
As a Senior Project Officer, this is your opportunity to work in a team dedicated to delivering the Smithfield Mountain Bike trail expansion. You will be an integral member of the project team, responsible for the successful planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of the Project. Your experience coordinating and engaging with various stakeholders and ensuring project goals are met on time and within the budget, will see you succeed in this role.
Experience in project management, urban planning, environmental science, tourism or related fields, or an understanding of the principles of sustainable development and ecotourism, especially relating to outdoor recreational activities, would be an advantage, but not mandatory.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Construction & Architecture |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/637531/25 |
| Closing date | 30-May-2025 |
| Job duration | 30 September 2028 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Toby Porter |
| Contact details | Phone: 0436 620 079 Access the National Relay Service |
The work Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Partnerships (QPWS&P) do is widespread and varied, but our people are united by an innate sense of purpose, and a passion to contribute meaningfully to conservation and cultural values. Our people are talented, down-to-earth and resilient, and the work they do every day fills them with gratification and pride.
A day in the life working for the QPWS&P is anything but routine. One day you may be in the office responding to emails, attending professional development training, leading procurement tender processes, managing consultants and contractors and reviewing reports. The next day you can find yourself in the Wet Tropics World Heritage rainforest checking trail alignments, protecting Cultural Heritage with Traditional Owners, refining trail features and inspecting trail construction to ensure the highest quality is achieved whilst protecting Queensland environment.
Embark on a career with QPWS&P and you will contribute to conserving Queensland's protected areas and biodiversity, with a strong focus on respecting First Nations peoples' cultural values.
For further information, visit our Working with Us page on our website.
Here are some other reasons why our people choose us:
• Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• Salary sacrificing options and competitive superannuation (up to 12.75%).
• A variety of leave benefits, supported across the broader Queensland public sector.
• Access to confidential free counselling for you and your immediate family members through our employee assistance program.
To apply for this position, download and review the position description to ensure what you bring to the role aligns with the requirements of the role, including the eligibility requirements.
Along with your CV, submit a short 1-2 page statement that briefly describes why you are the best-suited person for this role. Further information on what this should contain is provided in the role description
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/637531/25
Closing Date: Friday, 30 May 2025
Further information
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