Senior Program Officer (Policy and Strategy)

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

#Acareerthatmatters #Acontributionthatcounts
Here at DETSI, you'll be inspired to make Queensland better. We recognise the enormous value that a clean environment, innovative economy and inclusive culture bring to Queensland. Our diverse organisation brings together environment, heritage protection, national parks, tourism, science and innovation to help deliver a better Queensland. We enable long-term, sustainable decisions for the environment and the economy and are committed to working in genuine partnership with First Nations people.
We are looking for a talented and passionate person to work as part of a team to support delivery of programs related to catchment management, wetlands and water quality under Australian and Queensland Government programs.

As The Senior Program Officer, AO6, You Will

• Support the delivery of program work related to catchment management, wetlands, water quality and aquatic natural capital, including leading the delivery of specific components of the team's work program.
• Contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of projects, providing project management support including project progress and milestones to ensure the timely delivery of outcomes.
• Assist in the preparation of written reports, submissions, correspondence and briefing materials and other complex and high-level documents.
• Create and maintain effective record and contract management systems to enable the accuracy of program records in relation to procurement.
• Consult and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including federal, state and local government organisations; research institutions; industry representatives; Natural Resource Management groups and First Nations people to build effective working relationships.
• Promote a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace that is free from bullying, discrimination and harassment.

What's in it for you?

• Enjoy fantastic flexibility, benefits, work life balance, significant development opportunities as a public servant of Queensland!
• Work where you can truly engage your values and sense of purpose to safeguarding the environment for Queenslanders.
• You'll experience so much here. For most of us, it starts with our wonderful people and the rich, diverse perspectives they bring. They're dedicated, passionate and curious professionals. We're all different, and those differences are what make us great.

Meet Some Of Our Amazing People Here

For this role, you will bring knowledge and experience in developing and delivering environmental policies, programs and/or strategies, supported by strong project and program management skills. Relevant qualifications, such as environmental science, will be highly regarded.

You will have well-developed analytical, research and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide sound advice on complex issues, manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.

You will be able to work autonomously while contributing effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced and changing environment.

You will demonstrate strong communication, consultation, negotiation and liaison skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. You will role model Individual Contributor leadership behaviours and contribute to a safe, respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group

Primary Industry & Environment