Principal Project Officer

A career within the Science Development & Office of the Qld Chief Scientist branch is guaranteed to be dynamic, exciting, and incredibly rewarding and we are pleased to invite you to apply to join our Chief Scientist Coordination & Engagement team as a Principal Project Officer (AO7).

The Chief Scientist Coordination and Engagement team supports the delivery of the Qld Chief Scientist’s priorities through strategic advice from experts across research, industry, and government, collaboration with stakeholders across Queensland, and engaging the public to promote Queensland’s science capabilities and promote STEM careers and critical thinking in the community.

If you are passionate about igniting Qld’s scientific excellence for a sustainable and innovative future, we want to hear from you!

#Acareerthatmatters. #Acontributionthatcounts.

Our purpose in the Science Development & Office of the Qld Chief Scientist branch is to ignite Qld’s scientific excellence for a sustainable and innovative future. We capitalise on our solid foundation of world-class research infrastructure and talent, ensuring that our state remains at the forefront of scientific and technological advancement. We use evidence and insights and forge strong partnerships across government, with the research sector and industry to support a vibrant science ecosystem. We recognise the value of Traditional Knowledge for responding to some of our most pressing challenges and strive for meaningful and respectful engagement with First Nations people.

As a member of the Chief Scientist Coordination & Engagement (CSCE) team, your work will directly support the Qld Chief Scientist’s mission to champion the importance of science for our society, economy and environment and promote Qld’s leadership in scientific research, partnerships and translation. Working in CSCE as a Principal Project Officer, you will play an important role in delivering impact across Qld through supporting the Qld Chief Scientist to connect with experts to provide contemporary scientific advice to decision-makers and shape government policy; developing Qld’s scientific talent across the entire STEM career pipeline; promoting Qld’s amazing science capabilities and impact to the wider community; and fostering partnerships across research, industry, government and community organisations to promote innovation and discovery through collaboration. As a Principal Project Officer, you will support the Qld Chief Scientist through using your excellent written and oral communication, research and time-management skills to shape and influence key science messages, to be delivered locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally to a variety of stakeholders and the community more broadly. Variety is the name of the game and in any one day you may be crafting an inspiring and interactive talk for a class of excited school children, polishing a key note address for an international conference, researching the latest trends in cutting-edge science and profiling award winning scientists and upcoming events for our monthly newsletter.

Why work with us?

Benefits

We recognise the enormous benefits that a healthy environment, cutting-edge science and an innovative society can contribute to Queenslanders now and into the future. We are committed to:

• building inclusive cultures in the Qld public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity
• strengthening our culture which values results, professional growth, workforce diversity, and a healthy work-life balance
• encouraging and supporting employees as individuals in an inclusive environment by embracing our differences and applying diverse and inclusive thinking to our business
• the values of the Qld Public Sector: putting customers first, turning ideas into action, unleashing potential, being courageous and empowering people. We are proud to be an accredited White Ribbon Workplace. Domestic and family violence has no place in homes, communities or workplaces and we are committed to preventing violence and supporting employees affected by domestic and family violence.

We recognise, respect and value First Nations people and cultures. We are progressing self-determination by recognising the rights and interests of First Nations people. We are investing in a culturally connected and agile organisation, with the skills and experience we need to support better outcomes for First Nations people.

Please carefully read the attached Position Description for information on how to apply for this position.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group Project Management