Senior Project Officer - Engagement / Training

Our client is a large Queensland Government department delivering environmental, agricultural and community protection initiatives across the state.

About the role

As the Senior Project Officer, you will support the planning, delivery and evaluation of preparedness projects relating to animal and plant biosecurity.

Projects may cover emergency animal diseases, invasive pests and animals, stakeholder education, training and engagement activities, and the development of supporting resources.

Working within an approximately 17-person Strategy and Engagement team, you will engage with internal specialist teams and a diverse range of external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate biosecurity preparedness projects
• Define project requirements, objectives, priorities and deliverables
• Develop and manage project schedules, timelines and resources
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and dependencies
• Prepare project updates, reports, briefings and supporting documentation
• Coordinate stakeholder education, training and engagement activities
• Develop practical resources that strengthen biosecurity awareness and preparedness
• Build productive relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Work with industry groups, local government, supply-chain partners, community organisations and the public
• Support effective governance, reporting and continuous improvement across projects

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience coordinating or managing projects from planning through to delivery and evaluation
• Strong capability across project planning, timelines, risks, stakeholder management and reporting
• Experience delivering education, engagement, training or behaviour-change projects is highly regarded
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, briefings and project resources
• Confidence engaging with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a complex environment
• Government experience is not essential, although an understanding of governance or public-sector processes would be beneficial
• Experience within biosecurity, agriculture, primary industries, emergency preparedness, environment or natural resource management would be advantageous

What’s in it for you?

• Contribute to projects that strengthen Queensland’s biosecurity preparedness
• Work across meaningful education, engagement and behaviour-change initiatives
• Join an experienced and collaborative Strategy and Engagement team
• Brisbane-based position with flexible hybrid arrangements
• Approximately three days per week in the office

If you are an experienced project professional with strong stakeholder engagement skills and an interest in biosecurity preparedness, apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.