Senior Policy Officer: Shape Reef Conservation & Policy

Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation – Cairns QLD is seeking a Senior Policy Officer to influence the future of marine park management in Queensland. You'll provide expert legislative and policy advice to navigate environmental challenges and shape policy reform, influencing decisions that protect natural assets.

The AO6 role offers collaboration with diverse stakeholders to deliver practical conservation outcomes across the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and Southern Marine

Qualifications

• Extensive policy and legislative advisory experience in environmental management.
• Experience shaping policy reform and managing complex regulatory decisions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-agency collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legislative, regulatory and policy advice.
• Shape policy reform and support complex management decisions.
• Collaborate with operational teams and stakeholders to deliver conservation outcomes.

Skills

Strategic policy development

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation – Cairns QLD is seeking a Senior Policy Officer to influence the future of marine park management in Queensland. You'll provide expert legislative and policy advice to navigate environmental challenges and shape policy reform, influencing decisions that protect natural assets.

The AO6 role offers collaboration with diverse stakeholders to deliver practical conservation outcomes across the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and Southern Marine