Team Leader, Forest Products

Bring legacy to life. For the future of Queensland and the world. Just imagine what  you could achieve with us. #passionandpurpose 
 
As our Team Leader, you will: 

·         Manage the Forest Product Innovation team which includes supervising, training and performance managing staff across multidisciplinary teams and also work independently as required.

·         In consultation with Forestry Science and other key stakeholders, develop, lead and manage a portfolio of Research, Development and Extension projects which enhance the environmental sustainability, productivity, profitability and growth of Queensland’s forest products industries.

·         Provide science leadership, advice and reporting for Queensland’s forest products industries, ensuring a high standard of science and scientific outputs are maintained and reported/promoted through internal and external processes; and influence the adoption by industry of new technologies, products and practices.

·         Strategically advance current and future collaborative links and partnerships with relevant sectors of the industry, external funding bodies, public sector and other relevant agencies in activities pertaining to the programs and work unit.

·         Integrate the RD&E within the Division and with other science Divisions in Agri-Science Queensland to deliver both operational efficiencies and innovations to Queensland’s forest products industries.

·         Initiate, lead and participate in the development and management of collaborative research project proposals at State, National and International levels in the areas of forest product evaluation, process and product development.

·         Provide high level advice and build knowledge in the area of forestry/forest products.

·         Identify new and emerging national and international research trends, technologies and investment opportunities to ensure the future profitability and sustainability of the Forest industries in an environment of competing land uses, climate variability and change.

*  Permanent flexible full-time

*  $142,760 to $150,874 p.a.

*  Generous superannuation

Job Ad Reference:    QLD/639378/25

Candidates apply for your job on:   https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-639378-25

Closing Date:    Tuesday, 17 June 2025