The role:

Operating from within the Vegetation Management Unit of Natural Resource Assessment, you will be involved in managing the state's natural environment for the benefit of all Queenslanders. Located in the beautiful town of Emerald, you will be part of an enthusiastic and solutions-focussed State-wide team and provide high quality advice to landholders, stakeholders and the general public on matters related to Queensland's Vegetation Management Framework.

The benefits:

The Department of Resources is a dynamic agency with many career opportunities for dedicated people. This position offers job security, location allowances, supports technical training, has a great work life balance and flexible work arrangements. To help manage personal commitments, you will have access to flexibility in work hours and are able to accrue leave on top of the regular leave entitlements.

Key duties and accountabilities:

• Provide high level technical and policy advice in relation to vegetation management assessment activities.
• Prepare submissions and briefs as well as contribute to the development of legislation and associated policy, work practices and guidelines on complex vegetation management issues.
• Provide advice to the Senior Natural Resource Management Officer and the Principal Natural Resource Management Officer on direction, policy application and implementation for vegetation management activities. Conversely communicate positively the rationale for new directions and strategies to staff, peers and customers.
• Participate constructively in State-wide teams to deliver core business.
• Other duties as directed and required.