Principal Project Officer

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

**This is a new position, responsible for supporting the development and finalisation of a Prioritisation Framework for protected areas in Queensland and providing strategic direction and advice to the Department on innovative agreements including the implementation of the Agreement Making Framework. The role involves working in a small team collaboratively, across Queensland with both regional and operational staff and with First Nations people, and provides support to the Manager to provide advice to the Department on agreements in a way that embodies a First Nations perspective, underpins the co-stewarding the of the cultural and natural values, and aligns with Government policy requirements to reframe relationships

Your contribution:

- Demonstrate a general understanding the Nature Conservation Act 1992 (Qld) and Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), and how they interact with protected area and land management.
- Support the finalisation and implementation of the Agreement Making Framework including providing agreement making advice and strategies as required, that consider First Nations perspectives and incorporate people, community, country and co-stewardship principles.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with First Nations people, community, special interest groups, and other agencies to underpin the success of the project.

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
- Experience in project management methodologies, principles and practices, including an ability to effectively manage resources to deliver and design Frameworks
- Demonstrated general understanding of the Nature Conservation Act 1992 (Qld) and the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), and how they interact with protected area and land management, and mechanisms for involving indigenous people in protected area management.
- Demonstrated contemporary knowledge and understanding of agreement making methodologies such as Indigenous Land Use Agreements, Memorandum of Understandings or similar.

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.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/614600/25

Closing Date: Wednesday, 29 January 2025
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