Principal Project Officer

Operating from within the Tourism Infrastructure unit of the Tourism Division, you will be involved in driving a whole-of-government approach to grow the tourism industry and address its immediate and future challenges through implementation of Destination 2045: Delivering Queensland’s Tourism Future, championing Queensland as a must-visit destination for domestic and international travellers.

We're looking for the best suited applicant for the role. We'll do this by assessing your eligibility and your suitability to undertake the requirements of the role (including, where relevant, the way you carried out previous roles). We'll also consider your potential to make contributions to the department and how your engagement would support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.

As The Principal Project Officer You Will

• Provide timely, high-level briefings, submissions, reports, correspondence and presentations on a range of tourism policy and program issues to Senior Management, the Minister, other government agencies and key stakeholders.
• Lead, facilitate and partner on specific projects, programs and initiatives to support new and renewed investment in tourism infrastructure.
• Represent the department in discussions/negotiations/meetings and develop and maintain effective networks and relationships between the department and strategic partners including industry bodies and local, state and federal governments, in supporting new opportunities for infrastructure
• Undertake and co-ordinate research and provide strategic policy advice and leadership to ensure tourism interests are well represented in major Queensland and Australian Government initiatives.
• Provide advice on tourism industry related programs /projects as they relate to departmental industry development priorities and provide advice on tourism industry related legislation and regulation provisions, including options to remove or reduce impediments.
• Work in partnership with Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) and other government agencies to grow tourism and make Queensland the destination of choice for visitors.
• 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.
• Establish and maintain effective networks with senior internal and external stakeholders (including government agencies, industry and business associations).
  
  
  

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group Project Management