Join an exciting & diverse environment driving real change for threatened species.
Do you want to shape the recovery of Queensland's most vulnerable species? The Threatened Species Operations Unit within QPWS is seeking a passionate & experienced conservation professional to join our Recovery Planning & Coordination team.
We are looking for a driven & enthusiastic individual with a strong background in ecology, threatened-species project management & conservation planning. In this role, you will lead and coordinate the planning, management and reporting of key threatened-species initiatives across the QPWS Central Region. You will also work closely with our key partners and stakeholders—helping connect people, policy and on-ground action to achieve lasting conservation outcomes.
QPWS Central Region extends from Gladstone to Townsville & west to the Northern Territory border.
As the PO4 Principal Conservation Officer, you will work within a diverse team of experienced professionals responsible for utilising robust science and knowledge, legislation, policy and stakeholder input to develop projects, processes, procedures and guidance material to implement threatened species conservation strategies and recovery actions.
You will work with staff from across the unit as well as engaging and building relationships with other departmental units, government agencies, research institutions, natural resource management groups, non-government organisations and species experts. A critical element of our program is working with our stakeholders and communicating our program priorities. We are looking for someone who is engaging and adaptive in their communications and way of working.
The position will be based in Rockhampton, Townsville or Mackay (preferred locations) working across the QPWS Central Region which spans from Gladstone to Townsville and extends west to the Northern Territory border. This region includes representation from 11 of Queensland's bioregions, offering the opportunity to work on a diverse and dynamic range of threatened species projects. The work is varied, engaging and often challenging, providing opportunities to contribute to numerous high-priority conservation initiatives.
You will be required to draw on your scientific and ecological knowledge and conservation planning principles, to manage projects from planning through to delivery.
To Be Successful In This Position You Must Have
* Experience in project management related to ecological planning, conservation management, landscape scale science or threatened species management.
* The work we do is challenging and critical to the conservation of our threatened species. We are looking for someone that understands the principles of conservation planning and threatened species management to ensure our projects are appropriately designed, well managed and outcomes driven.
* We are looking for someone who can demonstrate project management skills, contract management, the ability to plan and deliver on outcomes and contribute to program priorities.
* Ability to work as part of a diverse team, as well as autonomously.
* We are looking for someone who can work across several teams and a variety of projects to gather the best available information, encourage discussion and contributions, and meet our program priorities.
* You will need to manage your priorities and outputs, take responsibility for your work, meet deadlines and milestones, and inspire team members to deliver outcomes.
* An ability to build relationships, communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders, and negotiate project requirements.
* We are looking for someone with confidence and skills to initiate constructive conversations, negotiate projects, contracts and funding, and maintain relationships.
* You will have confidence in your written and spoken communication skills, and an ability to articulate purpose, engage with a variety of audiences and demonstrated attention to detail of information.
* Contribution to workplace equity and diversity that enriches our culture of innovation, respect and inclusion.
* Respect, open communication and a growth mindset are critical for this role, as we are passionate people undertaking important work, which at times can be fast paced, challenging and complex
* We are looking for someone who will actively contribute to the team, share ideas feedback, show initiative and take responsibility for their work.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Occupational group
Primary Industry & Environment