Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
Role title
Status
Program Manager
(Two positions available)
Permanent full time
Salary
Business group
Agriculture
Division
Rural Economic Development
– Land Management
Contact
Vern Rudwick
Location
Any location considered
Telephone
37088426
Classification
AO8
Apply online
www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au
Job ad reference
number
Closing date
$111,503 - $117,931 per
annum
QLD/246300/17
Friday 14 July 2017
Our department
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) promotes profitable agriculture, fisheries and forestry
industries for Queensland.
DAF employs about 2000 people in areas including policy development, leading-edge science, Biosecurity,
fisheries and forestry management, trade and export.
Further information is available from the department’s website at www.daf.qld.gov.au
The Agriculture group drives policy, strategy and legislations development to support agriculture and
fisheries industry development. It also delivers innovative, practical solutions through smart science in
collaboration with a range of partners.
Your opportunity
Operating from within the Land Management Unit, you will manage and maintain complex and diverse
stakeholder relationships to develop and implement policies, strategies, and operate programs to
provide assistance and support to build primary producer resilience and preparedness for climate risks
such as drought, natural disasters, structural change, and to help producers adapt to a changing climate.
Key duties and accountabilities
 Provide professional leadership to drought, climate risk and climate change adaptation policies
and program development and delivery processes to achieve outcomes consistent with DAF
Queensland’s drought and climate risk policies.
 Provide specialised, strategic advice on drought, natural disasters, climate risk and climate change
adaptation policies.
 Oversee the formulation, approval and regular review of strategies necessary to minimise the
economic, social and environmental impacts of drought, natural disasters, climate variability, climate
change and structural change to the agricultural sector in Queensland.
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This may include:
o Coordination and oversight of the Drought Relief Assistance Scheme (DRAS) and other
primary producer assistance programs that may be implemented by the Queensland
Government.
o Coordination and oversight of delivery of the Drought and Climate Adaptation Program
(DCAP) projects and activities.
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Coordination and oversight of the Agency’s preparedness and roles in Natural Disaster
Response,
o Coordination and oversight of the Agency’s portfolio responsibilities with regard to
statutory bodies such as the Queensland Rural Industry Development Authority.
Prepare high level reports, submissions, briefing papers, legislation and correspondence to
executive management and the Minister and others on key strategic issues and achievements.
Manage projects, contracts, agreements including reporting and evaluation of these activities.
Represent the Department at external forums and promote the objectives and achievements of
the Queensland Government and develop and maintain constructive working relationships,
networks and consultative processes with key stakeholder organisations including Government
agencies, Universities, Industry bodies, Natural Resource Management Groups, producer groups,
and departmental service delivery managers.
Manage a diverse team of permanent, temporary and contract staff.
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Key capabilities
To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following key capabilities that link
to the “key duties and accountabilities” for this role:
 Deals comfortably with uncertainty and risk to make quality decisions regardless of constraints
such as limited information available (Dealing with Ambiguity)
 Takes a broad perspective, anticipating future consequences and trends accurately, identifying
parallels and making links between variables, and forecasting scenarios in order to create
competitive and directional strategies and plans (Strategic Agility).
 Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers;
gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts
with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and
gains their respect and trust (Customer focus).
 Negotiate skilfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups; can settle
differences with minimum noise; can win concessions without damaging relationships; can be
both direct and forceful as well as diplomatic; gains trust quickly of other parties to the
negotiations; has a good sense of timing (Negotiating).
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Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top
performers; very bottom-lined orientated; steadfastly pushes self and others for results (Drive
for results).
A degree in agricultural science, natural resource management, or business is desirable, although it is not
a requirement.
How to apply
To apply for this role, you will need to submit the following:
 Your current resume detailing your previous work or voluntary experience including two referees who
have personally observed you displaying the key capabilities required for this role.
 A description of two activities that you have been involved with that can demonstrate to us that you
possess the key capabilities mentioned above. Your response must be no longer than two pages.
 A completed ‘Advertised position application’ form (This is only required if you are applying via email).
Submit your application online
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Applying online through the Smart jobs and careers website www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au is the
preferred means to submit an application. To do this, access the 'apply online' facility on the Smart
jobs and careers website. You will need to create a 'My SmartJob' account before submitting your
online application.
By applying online you can track your application through the process, maintain your personal
details through registration and withdraw your application if required.
If you experience any technical difficulties when accessing www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au please contact
13 QGOV (13 74 68). All calls relating to the status of your application once the job has closed
should be directed to the contact officer on the role description.
If you do not have internet access and are unable to submit your application online please contact
the Applications Processing Team on (07) 3021 5450 or (07) 3021 5465, between 9am to 5pm
Monday to Friday, to enquire about alternative arrangements.
Late applications cannot be submitted via the Smart jobs and careers website, so please allow
enough time before the closing date to submit your application. If approval has been granted by the
Selection Panel for a late application to be considered, please contact the Applications Processing
Team on the numbers above to arrange this.
Hand delivered applications will not be accepted.
Additional information
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Further information is available from the department’s website at www.daf.qld.gov.au
A three month probationary period may apply to successful candidates external to the public sector.
Flexible work arrangements will be considered for the advertised role.
Candidates may be subject to a criminal history check or probity check during the selection process.
The recommended applicant will be required to disclose any previous serious disciplinary action.
Newly appointed public service employees are obliged to disclose within one month of starting duty,
a disclosure of employment as a lobbyist in the previous two years.
Applications may remain current for 12 months and may be considered for recurring vacancies.
These may be at an alternative location or for an alternative employment basis (full-time or parttime).
These skill descriptions are based on Lominger International’s LEADERSHIP ARCHITECT® Lominger
Limited, Inc., and are used with the express permission of Lominger International.
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