Description:
Take the next step in your career with this exciting temporary opportunity within a team responsible for one of the largest and most diverse legislative portfolios in Queensland Government.
Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Flexible full-time Occupational group Policy & Planning Classification AO7 Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City Job ad reference QLD/SPRD630586 Closing date 30-Apr-2025 Fortnightly salary $5111.50 - $5479.50 Job duration Until 31 March 2026 Contact person James Liddy Contact details (07) 3708 5597Access the National Relay Service
As the Principal Policy Officer, you will have the opportunity to lead and support legislative reforms on primary and subordinate laws across a wide variety of health-related areas. You will be joining a high-performing and supportive team with a great culture and genuine commitment to work-life balance.
What you'll do
- Manage primary and subordinate legislation projects across the health portfolio, individually and as part of a project team. This includes liaising with departmental subject matter experts, preparing Cabinet submissions, briefings, drafting instructions and explanatory materials; instructing Parliamentary Counsel; consulting internal and external stakeholders and developing written materials to support introduction, Parliamentary Committee and debate processes (for primary legislation) and Governor-in-Council consideration (for subordinate legislation).
- Prepare high quality and timely briefing notes, ministerial communications, reports, submissions and correspondence about legislative projects and issues.
- Undertake legislative policy reviews, analyse and report on submissions, and develop briefing and issues papers requiring a high degree of research and technical expertise.
About you
We are searching for someone who:
- Experience developing legislative reforms, or legal or policy experience and an understanding of the legislative development process.
- Proven skills in researching and analysing complex legislative policy issues and providing high quality and timely advice to management in relation to those issues.
- Demonstrated high-level written communication skills, including the ability to research and prepare significant policy documents, discussion papers, submissions and explanatory material for the legislative process.
- While not mandatory, a relevant qualification in Law would be well regarded.
Why work with us?
Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes
Competitive salaries
- 12.75% superannuation
- 17.5% leave loading
Employee wellbeing
- Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
- Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.
Professional development
- Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
- Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.
Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.
Ready to apply?
For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.ﾠ