Head of Applied Science & Evidence – Biosecurity

Department of Primary Industries (Queensland); Brisbane; Vor Ort; AUD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) invites applications for the role of Manager, Applied Science and Evidence within the National Fire Ant Eradication Program. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, translate scientific findings into operational decisions, and ensure evidence-based outcomes to eradicate red imported fire ants from Australia by 2032.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will manage budgets and timelines, influence stakeholders across government, industry and

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams through complexity and change.
• Ability to translate technical or scientific information into operational outcomes.
• Strong program and project management skills, including budget and risk management.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation capability.
• Experience delivering outcomes in government, biosecurity, environmental, agricultural or other regulated environments.

Aufgaben

• Lead, develop and inspire a multidisciplinary team of scientific, technical and operational professionals.
• Oversee delivery of complex programs, budgets, timelines and priorities to achieve strategic outcomes.
• Translate scientific evidence into practical operational solutions that support decision making.
• Provide strategic leadership across workforce and financial planning and performance.
• Build relationships with government agencies, industry and research institutions to drive collaboration.
• Foster innovation and governance to ensure quality assurance and best-practice standards.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Program management

Budget management

Risk management

Jobbeschreibung

The Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) invites applications for the role of Manager, Applied Science and Evidence within the National Fire Ant Eradication Program. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, translate scientific findings into operational decisions, and ensure evidence-based outcomes to eradicate red imported fire ants from Australia by 2032.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will manage budgets and timelines, influence stakeholders across government, industry and