Program Coordinator - Brisbane, Australia - Environment and Science

Environment and Science

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Brisbane, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

As the Program Coordinator, AO7 you will:

Develop, implement, and continuously review of frameworks and systems to support the provision of regulatory assessments, compliance activities and advice.
Manage assessment and compliance activities in partnership with other QPWS&P teams, other state and local government authorities, key external stakeholders, and contractors to deliver effective regulatory and conservation outcomes.
Provide specialist advice including policy support, program evaluations and interpretation of relevant legislation and guidelines including the Planning Act 2016, Nature Conservation Act 1992, Environmental Offsets Act 2014 and Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and related departmental polices, practices and processes to develop options to senior management on matters relevant to the protection of koalas and koala habitat.
Lead the Koala Assessment and Compliance team to ensure a strong, cohesive team approach and continuously support the development of assessment and compliance capacity within the team and across QPWS&P.
Manage team resources by monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on all activity to ensure assessment and compliance activities are undertaken to maximum effectiveness and within budget and support the development of the budget associated with the program including incorporating funding submissions, compliance with grant payments, revenue administration, budget monitoring,reporting, and auditing functions.
Prepare and present high level briefing notes, program plans, submissions, technical reports, and correspondence including policy submissions, ministerial briefs and reports and provide input into the review of legislation, regulations, policies and operational frameworks and systems.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community, indigenous peoples, special interest groups, other government agencies and industries to underpin the success of the projects.
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.

Licences
It is a mandatory requirement for the occupant of this position to hold an unrestricted manual driver's licence. You will need to provide a copy of your driver's licence, with the original sighted prior to engagement. Employees are required to drive government vehicles, including four-wheel drives as a part of their day-to-day and field work.
- your current resume of no more than 4 pages.
- a short 2-page statement (in size 10 Arial font) that briefly describes why you are the best suited person for this role - noting, our department values equity and diversity so please include information that will help us understand how you could contribute to our workforce diversity.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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