Director

Are you passionate about the environment and have superior communication skills to design, build and maintain a positive and compelling narrative for circular economy, waste and resource recovery initiatives that resonate with varied audiences?
Then this role is for you!

The Department of Environment, Science and Innovation offers a unique opportunity to help shape a sustainable future for all Queenslanders.
We enable long-term, sustainable decisions for the environment & the economy & are committed to working in partnership with First Nation people.

The Director of the Policy and Legislation team is responsible for delivering advice on policy and legislation related to waste and resource recovery initiatives in Queensland.
This includes delivering a number of waste related strategies (eg Queensland's Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy) and associated action plans (e.g.
Organics Action Plan, Plastic Pollution Reduction Plan etc).
The Director is also responsible for ensuring waste related legislation (e.g.
the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011) remains fit for purpose and effective in delivering its objectives.
You will work closely with various stakeholders and collaborate across multiple levels of government to deliver on a more circular economy.

To apply, provide a resume no more than 6 pages and a short 1-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.

Please note, with the election to be scheduled on 26 October 2024 the Queensland Government will enter into caretaker period on Tuesday 1 October 2024.
Shortlisting for this role will commence once the results of the election is known

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group Executive
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