This is a Principal Project Officer role with Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) based in Brisbane, QLD, AU Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) Role Seniority - mid level, senior More about the Principal Project Officer role at Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) As Our Principal Project Officer, You Will Apply project management skills and knowledge to successfully implement and evaluate the delivery of Fire Ant Suppression Taskforce (FAST) projects with particular attention to: Development, tracking and delivery of project scope of works. Analysis of data to ensure accuracy, track progress and inform reporting. Track project progress against KPIs. Evaluation and reporting of projects linking to the FAST Work Plans. Lead a small project team to ensure good governance and effective and efficient delivery of the FAST Primary Producer's project and other relevant FAST activities. Lead logistics planning, forward projections, ordering and reporting for a range of FAST activities including treatment products, equipment, vehicles and deliveries of treatment products and equipment to landholders and government partners. Support the Director, Operations by providing technical oversight of the FAST Operations stream, including operational logistics, data and GIS mapping management, utilising National Fire Ant Eradication Program (NFAEP) IT systems and processes. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, including various functions in the NFAEP and FAST, to ensure a successful implementation of the FAST Work Plan. This will require a demonstrated understanding of operational delivery, stakeholder management and customer relations, amongst other key skills. Assist with FAST procurement activities for key components of the FAST Work Plans, ensuring they are completed within critical timeframes. Negotiate and communicate with a broad range of stakeholder groups in South East Queensland on behalf of Biosecurity Queensland. This includes primary producers, businesses, government agencies and other landholders which are required to undertake fire ant self-management. Provide technical advice to a variety of stakeholders on the effective implementation of fire ant self-management, including risk mitigation, surveillance, treatment and reporting. Provide advice to the Director - Operations, FAST in respect to optimising the delivery of the projects within the FAST Work Plan. Undertake risk and issue identification, assessment and mitigation activities ensuring risks and issues are documented and escalated along with recommendations. You May Also Have Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or relevant transferable experience would be desirable. Why Work For Us Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay. Work with passion and purpose. Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow. Enjoy interesting, diverse work. Follow your path wherever it leads. Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive. Be part of our one, diverse DPI. Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life. Join us and be a part of preserving Queensland's agricultural landscape. Visit www.daf.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do. Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Implementing projects Leading a project team Providing technical advice Key Strengths Project management Data analysis Stakeholder management Tertiary qualifications A Final Note: This is a role with Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) not with Hatch.
