Senior Project Officer (AO6 Equivalent)

Are you ready to take on a critical role in protecting Queensland from invasive pests? The Queensland Government is seeking an experienced AO6 Senior Project Officer to lead a dynamic team within the Fire Ant Suppression Taskforce (FAST).

Role Details

• Role Type - Casual temporary labor hire assignment
• Location - Berrinba, South side of Brisbane, QLD
• Rate - AO6 equivalent, $76 + p/h + super

About the Role
As a Senior Project Officer, you will lead a small project team, coordinating large-scale aerial treatment operations across 106,000 hectares of high-infestation areas.
Your key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Project Leadership - Plan, deliver, and evaluate aerial treatment projects, ensuring successful execution.
• Team Management - Supervise and support a small team of Project Officers.
• Data & Reporting - Manage project tracking, deliverables, risks, and data collection using internal IT systems.
• Stakeholder Engagement - Work with large landholders to implement fire ant management strategies.
• Technical Expertise - Provide guidance on surveillance, treatment, and risk mitigation.
• Community Representation - Attend workshops, meetings, and field days to promote fire ant suppression efforts.
• Collaboration - Work with multi-disciplinary teams across FAST.
• Flexibility - Some weekend work may be required.
• Other duties as required

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong project management experience with a track record of delivering environmental or biosecurity initiatives.
• Leadership skills to effectively manage and support a small team.
• Technical knowledge of data collection, mapping, and field data integration.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to liaise with landholders and industry representatives.
• Experience in biosecurity, environmental management, or large-scale operational projects (highly regarded).

Mandatory Requirements

• Current, unrestricted 'C' class driver's licence.
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work visa.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact environmental project and make a tangible difference in Queensland's biosecurity efforts. Please note this role closes on Thursday 3rd of April, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.