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Senior Project Officer

Queensland Government
Brisbane Full-day Full-time

Description:

#Acareerthatmatters #Acontributionthatcounts

Here at DETSI, you'll be inspired to make Queensland better and contribute to ensuring one of the world’s most diverse natural environments is maintained for the health and prosperity of current and future generations. We are building better partnerships with First Nations people to deliver benefits and improved environmental, economic, cultural, and social outcomes. We are looking for someone to join a passionate, high performing team, committed to reframing relationships with First Nations people.

The role involves assisting in the development and review of policy, procedures and learning resources, and the provision of ad hoc policy and technical advice, relating to First Nations engagement and partnering. The role also contributes to the development, review and monitoring of departmental policies and procedures to ensure consistency and support meeting our native title, cultural heritage and human rights legislative requirements. It will include participating in engagements with First Nations partners and building productive relationships within the department and across government.

Your Contribution

  • Participate in a small multi-disciplinary team to develop, review and implement policies and procedures relating to First Nations rights and interests, engagement and partnerships.
  • Provide advice to QPWS&P and other divisions staff on First Nations engagement and partnering, and other Partnerships Branch policies and procedures.
  • Research and analyse information, and prepare correspondence, reports, briefings, project plans, communication strategies and materials and submissions regarding the development, progress and delivery of key projects and issues.
  • Establish and maintain collaborative and effective relationships with First Nations people and representative organisations, key stakeholders including QPWS&P regions, other divisions, state and local governments and industry stakeholders relating to our work program and provide advice as required.


What's in it for you?

  • Join a supportive high-performing team with a positive culture and inspiring leadership!
  • 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.


About You

  • Sound knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their organisations, and a demonstrated knowledge in engagement and respectful communication processes.
  • Knowledge, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge, of policy, legislation and frameworks as they relate to the rights and aspirations of First Nations people and protected area co-stewardship.
  • Interpersonal, problem solving and negotiation skills and the ability to successfully initiate and implement change and continuous improvement in the workplace.


How To Apply

  • Your current resume of no more than six pages.
  • A short two-page statement that briefly describes why you are the best suited person for this role -- noting, our department values equity and diversity so please include information that will help us understand how you could contribute to our workforce diversity.
  • Evidence of the above listed Eligibility Requirements to confirm your eligibility.


This role is open to all applicants, however applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander that meet the minimum requirements for the role will be given priority consideration and invited to participate in the next selection activity.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/619956/25

Closing Date: Thursday, 27 February 2025

Occupational group Administration
13 Feb 2025;   from: linkedin.com

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