Senior Program Officer - Flexible

Job Description

#Acareerthatmatters #Acontributionthatcounts Here at DETSI, you'll be inspired to make Queensland better. We enable long-term, sustainable decisions for the environment & the economy & are committed to working in genuine partnership with First Nation people. The Senior Program Officer role in the Circular Economy Programs team works collaboratively with other areas of the department, local councils, community groups, and industry bodies to identify strategies that help reduce waste generation, improve resource recovery across and contribute to the development of the circular economy in Queensland. Your Contribution The Office of Circular Economy is responsible for leading policies and initiatives to elevate Queensland's resource recovery performance to one of the best in Australia by developing and implementing actions that recognise the value of waste to the economy as well as facilitate investment in innovation, processing facilities, and market development. The department is seeking motivated and collaborative professionals to contribute to this significant agenda. The team is responsible for developing, delivering, and evaluating programs and initiatives that: improve resource recovery infrastructure and equipment across Queensland inform and test strategies to enhance resource recovery, waste reduction, and the adoption of circular economy principles contribute to the targets established in Queensland's Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy. What's in it for you? 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 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. This position requires: Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development and delivery of projects and grant programs by managing tasks, tracking project milestones and reporting, and identifying and managing risks and issues with a focus on accountability and timely deliverables. Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, including an ability to provide analysis and evidence-based advice about the contribution of programs towards resource recovery and circular economy objectives. Well-developed written and oral communication skills, including contributing to the preparation of presentations, written reports, briefing materials, and planning documents to support ongoing programs. Demonstrated skills in consultation, negotiation, and liaison with internal and external stakeholders to support the development, delivery, and evaluation of projects and grant programs. An ability to work autonomously, meet deadlines, establish priorities, and work as an effective member of a team to successfully contribute to organisational objectives. Experience or background knowledge in education and behaviour change would be highly regarded. Apply online at Applications to remain current for 12 months. Job Ad Reference: QLD/623204/25 Closing Date: Wednesday, 12 March 2025 Occupational group: Project Management #J-18808-Ljbffr