Senior Project Officer (Program Delivery)

Department of Primary Industries (Queensland); Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Biosecurity Queensland is seeking a Senior Project Officer (Program Delivery) to coordinate and deliver program projects using project management expertise. You will collaborate with managers, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to plan, implement and evaluate activities supporting program objectives while navigating governance, legislation and compliance requirements.

In this role you will lead scoping, planning, implementation and evaluation of projects, manage timelines, resources and

Qualifications

• Practical experience in project management and leading teams.
• Ability to interpret legislation and regulations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and governance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery by scoping, planning, implementing and evaluating projects, managing schedules, resources and risks to achieve agreed outcomes within timeframes and governance requirements.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and communications by providing advice, preparing reports and briefings, supporting negotiations, and maintaining effective relationships with community, compliance and administration teams across Far North Queensland.
• Support program operations and continuous improvement through procurement and financial activities, legislative and policy advice, monitoring and reporting, and the development of systems, processes and frameworks that enhance project performance and outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Job description

Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) plays a leadership role in the biosecurity system in collaboration with its stakeholders. BQ leads the Queensland Government's efforts to protect our way of life, environment, biodiversity, human and animal health, industries and economy from plant and animal pest and disease threats.

Through supporting the collective efforts of our stakeholders and all Queenslanders, BQ will continue to protect our state and Australia from emerging plant and animal pests and diseases and effectively manage existing ones.

Invasive Plants and Animals (IPA) significantly affect the environment, agricultural production, infrastructure, human health and our way of life in general. The IPA program directs, facilitates and delivers strategic and targeted action to reduce the impact of invasive species in Queensland.

As a Senior Project Officer (Program Delivery), You Will:

• Coordinate and deliver program projects by applying project management expertise to plan, implement and evaluate activities that support program objectives.
• Work closely with managers, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to manage project schedules, communications, resources and operational requirements, while providing advice on governance, legislation and compliance.
• The role also requires strong stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills to identify opportunities, manage risks and drive continuous improvement across project and program delivery.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead project delivery by scoping, planning, implementing and evaluating projects, managing schedules, resources and risks to achieve agreed outcomes within timeframes and governance requirements.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and communications by providing advice, preparing reports and briefings, supporting negotiations, and maintaining effective relationships with community, compliance and administration teams across Far North Queensland.
• Support program operations and continuous improvement through procurement and financial activities, legislative and policy advice, monitoring and reporting, and the development of systems, processes and frameworks that enhance project performance and outcomes.

While there are no mandatory qualifications for this role, practical experience in project management, leading teams, and an understanding of and ability to interpretate legislation and regulations will be favourably regarded.

• A current “C” class drivers' licence is required.

Why Work For Us

Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.

• Work with passion and purpose.
• Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow.
• Enjoy interesting, diverse work.
• Follow your path wherever it leads.
• Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive.
• Be part of our one, diverse DPI.

https://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/about/who/people

Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.

Join us and help preserve and protect Queensland's biosecurity.

Visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

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