Principal Policy Officer

Description:

Are you a passionate about developing your capabilities as a skilled policy professional to lead policy development and work closely with diverse teams and offer strategic advice to senior leadership?

We have an exciting, 2.5 year fixed term temporary flexible full-time opportunity for you to join our team based in Brisbane CBD, where you will have an influential role in shaping the policies strategies that underpin our governments employment, training and skills visions. You will have the opportunity to work with colleagues in other levels of government - state and federal, industry and non-government organisations to achieve policy outcomes and deliver on Government commitments.

Working closely with the Manager, you will provide high-level expertise, guidance and advice, and strategic analysis on policy priorities and projects for the department.

About The Role

As the Principal Policy Officer, you will

• Undertake research, providing expert advice and strategic analysis to contribute to policy positioning.
• Manage the development and delivery of priority strategic projects.
• Prepare and/or oversee the preparation of strategic policy documentation.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships and partnerships with stakeholders, industry bodies, and government agencies.
• Coach and train other team members to respond to service delivery requirements with a high level of expertise.
  
  
  

What We Are Looking For

The position requires an applicant who can:

• Think ahead to consider long-term goals and align them, whilst understanding the current environment and its drivers.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to convey complex strategy and policy information clearly.
• Experience in the preparation of a range of high-quality documents that reflect critical thinking, solutions focussed and manage risks and issues and drive intended results.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, show resilience within tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment by setting and revise priorities and a commitment to continuous improvement.
  
  
  

Refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities and what we are looking for.

How To Apply

To apply, please submit the below via the SmartJobs application page:

• Your current resume, detailing your previous work or voluntary experience including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance over the past 2 years, or an appropriate period.
• We will use your resume to assess how well you meet ‘What are we looking for' statements.
• Provide a short statement (of no more than one page) telling us why you are interested in this role and outlining what your motivation is to join us.
• This should not be a restatement of your resume and does not require you to address the ‘What are we looking for' statements. The short statement is your opportunity to tell us about yourself, what you will bring to the role and what you will get out of it.
  
  
  

Please ensure you refer to the Role Description 'Interested in applying' section for more information on what to include as part of your application.

We're committed to appointing the best-suited person for each role. This includes considering equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion needs within our agency. We believe that these elements are essential for the success of our team, and we strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to reach out to the designated contact for the vacancy.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group Policy & Planning