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Principal Project Officer


Northern Parks & Forests; Management & Operations; Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service & Partnerships; Cairns/Flexible.

Are you an experienced and passionate stakeholder engagement practitioner ready to make a real impact? Join the Queensland Government as a Principal Project Officer and play a pivotal role enhancing how the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service & Partnerships (QPWS&P) connects with various key stakeholder groups that utilise, or neighbour, our amazing protected estates.

This is your chance to lead innovative engagement strategies, build meaningful relationships, and contribute to sustainable use of our beautiful protected estates across Queensland. If you have a talent for collaboration and a drive to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible-flex,Flexible-full-time,Full-time
Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Cairns region,Flexible
Job ad reference QLD/668310/25
Closing date 13-Nov-2025
Job duration Until 30 June 2026 with possible extension
Contact person James Newman
Contact details 0427 024 615
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Are you passionate about driving meaningful change and shaping organisational stakeholder engagement? Join the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation as a Principal Project Officer (Stakeholder Engagement) within the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service & Partnerships (QPWS&P).

This is a new role, where you'll spearhead strategic initiatives to enhance stakeholder engagement and promote collaboration. You'll have the opportunity to design and implement innovative engagement plans and foster collaboration across the department. This is your chance to make a real impact by building strong partnerships and delivering outcomes for the environment and the people of Queensland.

For further information about this position, please refer to the Role Description.

We offer a generous employment package with a great salary and superannuation, flexible work arrangements and training and development opportunities.

If this sounds like your next career move, hit the apply button below!

Applications to remain current for 12 months. 

Job Ad Reference: QLD/668310/25
Closing Date: Thursday, 13 November 2025

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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