Policy Initiatives; Environment & Conservation Policy & Legislation; Environment and Heritage Policy and Programs; Flexible, Brisbane preferred #Acareerthatmatters #Acontributionthatcounts Here at DESI, you'll be inspired to make Queensland better by contributing to a thriving natural environment while working in genuine partnership with First Nations people. We're looking for a senior policy officer to contribute to reform of Queensland's environmental offsets framework. The role is varied, and the successful candidate will demonstrate a broad and adaptable skillset and an ability to identifying opportunities to work with key stakeholders with a view to improving delivery of conservation outcomes and ecologically sustainable development. If you're excited by a varied role with a strong focus on people, read on. Job details Position status Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Position type Flexible full-time Occupational group Occupational group Policy & Planning Classification Classification PO3 Workplace Location Job ad reference Job ad reference QLD/559545/24 Closing date 03-May-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration Job duration until 20 November 2024 with possible extension Your contribution: • Provide expertise, policy support and sound advice that is robust and evidence based for the management and conservation biodiversity outcomes for both landscape, marine and aquatic ecosystems in Queensland. • Analyse and interpret information relating to management and conservation biodiversity outcomes from a variety of sources utilising appropriate tools and prepare high quality reports, correspondence, briefings, presentations and guidelines for internal and external use. • Engage with key stakeholders in the business, industry, government and conservation sectors to identify issues and areas for improvement of government policy. • Develop effective working relationships with other staff within the department, within the Queensland Public Sector, and with relevant external organisations in relation to environmental offset policies, practices and regulations. • Provide project management and support to the Offsets Policy team as required. • Foster a workplace culture that supports and promotes the interests of First Nations people and actively engage through our work to contribute to better outcomes for First Nations people. 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 About you: • Demonstrated ability to manage projects and tasks, including within a dynamic, professional environment with a focus on accountability and deliverables • Proven research and problem-solving skills to enable assessment of complex issues across science, technical, policy and legislation to environmental issues • Ability to work autonomously, meet deadlines, establish priorities and work as an effective member of a team to successfully contribute to organisational objectives • Demonstrated written and verbal communication, consultation, negotiation and liaison skills to represent the department professionally with key stakeholders and industry • Sound knowledge or the ability to acquire knowledge of public sector legislation, policies and standards relating to environmental offsets in Queensland. • Desirable: experience using Geographical Information Systems, complex spreadsheets and databases • Contribution to workplace equity and diversity that enriches our culture of safety, innovation, respect and inclusion. How to apply: • provide your current resume (max. 6 pages) • provide a short statement (max. 2 pages) 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. Applications to remain current for 12 months. Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity . Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply. Documents Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below. Keyword Please use * for wildcard searches. Search exact phrase Check to search for the exact phrase. Uncheck to return jobs that contain any of the keywords. 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