Senior Program Officer

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Your contribution:

• 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

Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this role further and obtain a full understanding of the complexities of the position.

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 

• 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, manage changes and contribute to a culture of 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 other key stakeholders, in particular First Nations people.

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.

This role is open to all applicants, however applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander that meet the minimum requirements for the role will be given priority consideration and invited to participate in the next selection activity.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/658104/25

Closing Date: Tuesday, 16 September 2025

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