Senior Project Officer - Flexible

Purpose

Working in the Permission Management and Ecotourism branch (PME) of the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Partnerships (QPWS&P), the Senior Project Officer will work closely and collaboratively with PME and departmental staff supporting delivery of permission business systems. This includes improving and supporting current permission business systems, helping to translate the business and system needs, training and supporting staff, and analysing data and reporting. PME business systems support the delivery and management of protected area and wildlife permissions.

The role will also provide guidance on the validation and administration of applications for permits, licences, authorities, and promote and support strong customer service.

For This Role, You'll Need To

• An ability to lead and deliver projects in a complex legislative environment and supporting team and own workload to achieve timely outcomes.
• Sound knowledge of digital systems used for progressing the department's permit regime.
• Interpersonal, problem solving and negotiation skills and the ability to successfully initiate and implement change and continuous improvement in the workplace.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with an ambition to drive results to achieve departmental objectives and takes responsibility for planning and managing programs and projects, understands individual and team capabilities.
• Communication and reporting (including liaison, advice and preparation of written reports and submissions).
• Role model Individual Contributor leadership behaviours as outlined in the Leadership competencies for Queensland.
• Contribute to workplace safety, equity, diversity, respect and inclusion by bringing your unique experiences and perspectives.
  
  
  

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group Administration