Senior Program Officer

2 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Senior Program Officer role at Queensland Government.

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 re-framing relationships with First Nations people.

Responsibilities
  • Manage grant contracts with First Nations organisations with a strong focus on accountability, maintaining administrative systems and recordkeeping.
  • Provide support and coordination to the program team assisting with implementation of the program's strategic plan and associated projects.
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with First Nations people, officers in QPWS&P and other government departments to achieve strategic outcomes.
  • Participate as a proactive team member in contributing to Unit and Branch outcomes and supervise and mentor staff as required to build capability and resilience within the Unit.
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, with diverse perspectives from dedicated, passionate professionals who are curious and collaborative.
About You
  • 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.
  • Contract management skills with a strong focus on accountability, maintaining administrative systems, including the ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities, contribute to continuous improvement to meet deadlines and commitments.
  • Analytical, research and problem-solving skills including the ability to review and synthesise information from multiple sources, draw accurate conclusions and provide authoritative advice to decision-makers.
  • High level interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, in particular First Nations people.
How to Apply
  • Your current resume of no more than six pages.
  • A short two-page statement describing why you are the best suited for this role, noting our department values equity and diversity.
  • Evidence of the 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 will be given priority consideration and invited to participate in the next selection activity.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference and Closing

Job Ad Reference: QLD/658104/25
Closing Date: Tuesday, 16 September 2025

Job Details
  • Occupational group: Administration
  • Seniority level: Not Applicable
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Other
  • Industries: Government Administration

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia


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