Disaster Response And Recovery Officer

Are you ready your next challenge? Are you quick-thinking, resilient and thrive in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment? Our Disaster Response and Recovery team are on the front line of responding to critical emergencies that impact the lives of Queenslanders, including natural disasters and biosecurity threats. We are looking for a team member to join our supportive, friendly and hardworking team to provide administrative and project support in a challenging and highly rewarding role.Just imagine what you could achieve with us.Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Project Management
Classification AO5
Workplace Location Flexible
Job ad reference QLD/560871/24
Closing date 15-May-2024
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Contact person Kerrod Beattie
Contact details MB: 0407 583 585
Access theAs our Disaster Response and Recovery Officer, you will:

• Develop and/or assist with the development of Disaster Response and Recovery project documentation, including formal project management plans, budgets and estimates.
• Actively participate and contribute to Disaster Response and Recovery project activities, identify obstacles, implement remedial actions and/or make recommendations to support the achievement of organisational goals and objectives.
• Ensure Disaster Response and Recovery projects are completed within quality standards and to the highest level, ensuring that relevant policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken occurs.
• Develop, monitor and regularly report on Disaster Response and Recovery project progress against agreed criteria.
• Maintain Disaster Response and Recovery project/program files in accordance with departmental regulations, policies and other statutory obligations.
• Research and prepare quality reports, submissions, briefing notes, presentations and other correspondence as required.
• Manage workloads effectively, complete tasks and meet commitments within agreed to timeframes and/or expectations.
• Establish, maintain and enhance positive and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage and consult with key stakeholders to identify emerging issues and develop solutions that will mitigate risk and achieve project outcomes.
• Participate in emergency responses, applying everyday work capabilities within a disaster or biosecurity response environment. Appropriate training and guidance will be provided.
• Undertake out of hours work and activities.
• Undertake other activities of the business unit as directed.

What we are looking for (qualifications, registrations, experience)You will have a keen eye for detail, great project management and effective stakeholder management skills.More than anything, you will have a positive attitude and make a great contribution to our close-knit and connected team with the flexibility to work in a face paced and rapidly changing environment. This role is a highly rewarding role with the responsibility of responding to critical emergencies and out of hours work will be required.Why work for us Learn why our people choose DAF 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 DAF

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.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.