Job Description

Senior Project Officer - Engagement / Training

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

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About the role

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

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

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

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Responsibilities

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



and continuous improvement across projects
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Requirements

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

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- Contribute to projects that strengthen Queensland's biosecurity preparedness
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- Work across meaningful education, engagement and behaviour-change initiatives
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- Join an experienced and collaborative Strategy and Engagement team
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- Brisbane-based position with flexible hybrid arrangements
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- Approximately three days per week in the office
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If you are an experienced project professional with strong stakeholder engagement skills and an interest in biosecurity preparedness,

📌 Senior Project Officer - Engagement / Training (Queensland)
🏢 Talent
📍 Queensland