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Salary.AO5 Project officer role requirements and expectations are:As our Project Officer, you will work within plant biosecurity on the Cooperative Plant Pest and Disease Surveillance Project to:
- Provide technical advice to stakeholders about the project, manage routine project communications and organise the distribution/upload of project resources.
- Develop moderately complex project documents, contribute to the development of high-level project documents and review documents drafted by other project staff.
- Oversee the management of project related documentation in accordance with project procedures (this may involve establishing and/or negotiating procedures) and departmental guidelines.
- Track project schedules, budgets and milestones and ensure approved changes are made.
- Research and analyse information, and prepare correspondence, reports, briefings and submissions regarding the development, progress and delivery of project milestones.
- Research and analyse the project subject area/focus to either identify emerging issues and suggest possible solutions or to inform best practice or to improve project efficiency or to improve the quality of project outcomes.
- Use appropriate project management techniques, methodologies, and tools (including relevant software) in line with departmental requirements.
- Use analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills to coordinate multiple tasks within agreed priorities, timeframes and accountabilities.
- Undertake routine procurement tasks for the project team as directed and authorised under DAF procurement policy and procedure.
- Knowledge, skills and experience in project management.
- A current 'C' class drivers' licence. You may be required to travel within Queensland or interstate for work purposes.
- A Certificate IV in Project Management Practice or similar from a recognised tertiary institution.
- Experience with state government financial systems will be an advantage.
