Senior Policy & Programs Lead – Environment & Water

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Work life balance

Development opportunities

Public service

Job summary

The Queensland Government is seeking a Senior Program Officer (AO6) to support catchment management, wetlands and water quality initiatives under Australian and Queensland Government programs, based in Brisbane.

You will lead components of the team’s work program, plan, deliver and evaluate projects, and prepare complex reports and briefing materials while maintaining sound contract and records management systems.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering environmental programs and policy initiatives.
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes on time.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of catchment management, wetlands and water quality work packages.
• Provide project management support with milestones and progress reporting.
• Prepare high-level reports, submissions, and briefing materials.
• Maintain contract and record management systems for procurement.
• Collaborate with federal, state, local governments, researchers, and First Nations partners.
• Promote a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Environmental science degree or equivalent

Job description

The Queensland Government is seeking a Senior Program Officer (AO6) to support catchment management, wetlands and water quality initiatives under Australian and Queensland Government programs, based in Brisbane.

You will lead components of the team’s work program, plan, deliver and evaluate projects, and prepare complex reports and briefing materials while maintaining sound contract and records management systems.