The Joint Management (JM) Program, where this position is located, currently manages 19 Indigenous Management Agreements (IMAs) within the National Park Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land (CYPAL) framework.
This role supports the JM Team with high level overall finance and project administration support, including financial governance, compliance with departmental procurement processes and budget management. This work extends to include management support for the JM Team of the IMA's in relation to the Park Activity Agreements (budget framework). Additionally, the role is responsible for providing secretariat support to the Cape York Peninsula Regional Protected Area Ministerial Advisory Committee, and is responsible for coordinating meetings, preparing high standard agendas, minute taking and dispatching and the coordination of actions resulting from the minutes.
As The Senior Project Officer, You Will
* Participate in a multi-disciplinary team to develop, implement, provide advice on and continuously improve strategies and systems, policies and procedures for Joint Management of National Parks (CYPAL).
* Assist in the implementation of strategic organisational initiatives utilising established project management methodologies, regional reporting systems and appraise and monitor performance to ensure objectives are achieved.
* Prepare, deliver and report on annual work schedules and budgets, policy papers and operational procedures and provide advice to departmental staff and external clients and stakeholders on Indigenous Management Agreement commitments.
* Research and analyse information, and prepare correspondence, reports, briefings and submissions regarding the development, progress and delivery of best practice Joint Management of National Parks (CYPAL) in Queensland.
* Establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders as required, including Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Partnerships (QPWS&P) regions, state and local governments, research organisations, First Nations partners, external partners and relevant community stakeholder groups.
* Assist the unit Manager to represent QPWS&P in industry forums, interdepartmental and other committees.
* 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.
* Promote a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace that is free from bullying, discrimination and harassment.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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Primary Industry & Environment