This is a Principal Conservation Officer - Flexible role with Queensland Government based in Brisbane, QLD, AU Queensland Government Role Seniority - senior More about the Principal Conservation Officer - Flexible role at Queensland Government Looking for an opportunity to use your skills and experience in managing invasive species to influence and improve protected area management across the State of Queensland? We are seeking someone with significant experience in program-level pest management to fill a key role with the QPWS Pest Services team to improve protected area management outcomes. This position is responsible for supervising staff, coordinating programs and providing high level technical and professional advice on ecological management, pest risk mitigation, targeted intervention and adaptive management approaches. This Principal Conservation Officer is responsible for leadership and coordination of pest management, including ensuring that Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Partnerships (QPWS&P) implement best practice, evidence-based pest management across all tenures. The role supervises and coordinates programs to monitor, evaluate and continually improve the implementation of pest management operations on protected areas, forest estate and marine parks throughout the state. See Role Description for more information. Applications to remain current for 12 months. Occupational group Primary Industry & Environment 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 Queensland Government team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Supervising staff Coordinating programs ️ Providing technical advice Key Strengths Program-level pest management Ecological management Leadership and coordination A Final Note: This is a role with Queensland Government not with Hatch.
