About Us
The people we serve come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lived experiences, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our department stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for the environment and science, you will find a home at DESI.
Your Contribution:
Provide high level expertise and advice to project stakeholders with respect to the operational, planning, and strategic drivers that underpin effective management of the protected area estate.
Develop and maintain highly collaborative relationships with First Nations people, Traditional Owners, and other key stakeholders to underpin the success of projects.
Lead the development of a Transition Framework that sets out the operational, organisational, and strategic planning capacities required to realise the transition of greater national park management responsibilities to First Nation partners.
Manage and implement strategic initiatives which use both established and new policy approaches and methodologies; to do this you will work in partnership with other QPWS project teams, and they will also assist to accelerate the delivery of the Transition Framework.
Manage and lead projects and teams, including the supporting budget, to ensure successful and timely delivery of outcomes in support of Agency strategic direction.
Monitor, evaluate and report on progress of projects to key stakeholders.
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
Extensive experience in developing strategy and policy that address complex and sensitive issues, preferably related to land management and collaboration with First Nations peoples.
A contemporary knowledge of the operational requirements, legislative and policy landscape that underpins the management of the Queensland protected area estate (or similar).
A demonstrated record of working collaboratively across a large organisation taking a leadership role in developing positive and productive relationships.
Strong experience in project management methodologies, principles and practices, including an ability to effectively manage resources to deliver project outcomes.
A proven track record land or sea management practices which enable effective collaboration, communication, and negotiation with diverse stakeholders, particularly First Nations people.
How to Apply
Please include:
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.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/575651/24
Closing Date: Tuesday, 16 July 2024
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