Your role As the Principal Scientist, PO5 you will: - Lead, manage and deliver sensitive and complex projects and services related to water quality and aquatic ecosystem decision support systems and tools and associated compliance with government legislation, Departmental policy and environmental standards.- Develop and implement communication and engagement plans and strategies for the Water Science Support group to increase the adoption of water quality data collection tools to support the Department's decision making related to Environmentally Relevant Activities.- Participate in and provide expert advice for the ongoing development and maintenance of strategic, technical, business and commercial relationships with key internal and external clients relevant to the group and the position.- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members and other relevant project stakeholders, both internal and external, to achieve the strategic vision and plan for the business.- Coordinate and support the group with a range of different types of publication, including required training to relevant stakeholders when required.- Constructively contribute as a senior member of the Water Ecosystem Science Branch and support the Science Leader in the management of the Water Support Science Team.- Provide management, commitment and support for the effective implementation and ongoing management of WHS Governance policy and procedure, systems, activities and processes within the work unit to fulfil all obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 and DESI policy and procedures.- Foster a workplace culture that supports and promotes the interests of First Nations people and actively engage through our work to contribute to better outcomes for First Nations people.
What we are looking for We're looking for the best suited applicant for the role. We'll do this by assessing your eligibility and your ability to undertake the requirements of the role (including, where relevant, the way you carried out previous roles). We'll also consider your potential to make contributions to the department and how your engagement would support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion. This position requires: - Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a functional unit, implement systems to promote performance management, ethical behaviour and professional development in collaboration with Senior Management.- Demonstrated knowledge of or ability to rapidly acquire thorough knowledge of science and technology in the following areas: o Water quality databases and computer software,o Environmental and water quality monitoring, ando Management and regulation of pollution source activities.- Demonstrated ability to manage projects and achieve results through planning and implementation, and being responsive to changes in requirements.- Demonstrated well-developed oral communication and presentation skills as well as well-developed written communication skills for the preparation of different types of media.- Demonstrated ability to negotiate and communicate effectively with internal and external clients to build relationships and provide responsive, accurate and relevant information and services.- Contribution to workplace equity and diversity that enriches our culture of safety, innovation, respect and inclusion.Every staff member is expected to role model leadership behaviours. This role requires the Team Leader leadership capabilities as outlined in the Leadership competencies for Queensland booklet.
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