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Senior Project Officer
Permits; Permissions Management & Ecotourism; QPWS & Partnerships; Flexible
Working in the Permission Management and Ecotourism branch (PME) of the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Partnerships (QPWS&P), the Senior Project Officer will work closely and collaboratively with PME and departmental staff supporting delivery of permission business systems. This includes improving and supporting current permission business systems, helping to translate the business and system needs, training and supporting staff, and analysing data and reporting PME business systems support the delivery and management of protected area and wildlife permissions. The role will also provide guidance on the validation and administration of applications for permits, licences, authorities and promote and support strong customer service.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Project Management |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Flexible |
| Job ad reference | QLD/695963/26 |
| Closing date | 04-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 11 September 2026 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Matthew Harris |
| Contact details | Ph: (07) 3199 7369 Access the National Relay Service |
What you need for this role:
• Role model Individual Contributor leadership behaviours as outlined in the Leadership competencies for Queensland.
• An ability to lead and deliver projects in a complex legislative environment and supporting team and own workload to achieve timely outcomes.
• Sound knowledge of digital systems used for progressing the department's permit regime.
• Interpersonal, problem solving and negotiation skills and the ability to successfully initiate and implement change and continuous improvement in the workplace.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with an ambition to drive results to achieve departmental objectives and takes responsibility for planning and managing programs and projects, understands individual and team capabilities.
• Communication and reporting (including liaison, advice and preparation of written reports and submissions).
• Demonstrate how you can support our commitment to workplace safety, equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander priority consideration:
To enable the selection panel to confirm that you are eligible for priorityconsideration, the panel requires:
• your written assertion that you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Diverse Ability priority consideration:
To enable the selection panel to confirm that you are eligible for priority consideration, the panel requires:
• your written assertion that you are a person with disability.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
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