Principal Advisor

Description:

The Governance and Reporting Branch is responsible for establishing, monitoring and administering the department's Governance Framework; executive committee arrangements; strategic whole of government reporting; security management governance and organisational compliance with blue card obligations.

The Blue Card team delivers assurance and peace of mind that the organisation's obligations under relevant legislation, including the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (the Act) and other Queensland Government or Commonwealth policies for child safety are being met and can be demonstrated - and reported on - at any time.

Reporting to the Director, Governance and Reporting Branch, you will be responsible for leading and managing a small team dedicated to administering an enterprise program of work that enables QFD to be a child safe organisation in accordance with the Act and associated Queensland government and national policies, and to deliver assurance that the department's legislative obligations are met. You will be responsible for the efficient end-to-end management of blue cards across the department, including role assessments, providing strategic advice, and case management, as well as developing and implementing policies, procedures, communications and improvement strategies. You will also be the primary agency liaison officer with Blue Card Services (the regulator) to ensure QFD's compliance with the Act.

About Us

The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) provides fire prevention, preparedness and response services to fire in the built and landscape environments, as well as scientific and specialist capabilities to Queensland communities. The QFD provides a multi-hazard emergency response, including road crash rescue, bushfire, hazardous material, technical and vertical rescue, severe weather incidents, remote and swiftwater rescue, and provides a number of functions supporting community safety outcomes.

The department encompasses Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR), Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ), as well as the broader department which work together to pre-empt, prevent, mitigate and manage the consequences of fires and other emergencies on Queensland communities and support our large volunteer membership across the state.

The QFD is an organisation that is committed to reframing the department's relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations through activities identified in the QFD Reframing the Relationship Plan, contributing to Closing the Gap outcomes and building our cultural capability.

Purpose of the role

The Governance and Reporting Branch is responsible for establishing, monitoring and administering the department's Governance Framework; executive committee arrangements; strategic whole of government reporting; security management governance and organisational compliance with blue card obligations.

The Blue Card team delivers assurance and peace of mind that the organisation's obligations under relevant legislation, including the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (the Act) and other Queensland Government or Commonwealth policies for child safety are being met and can be demonstrated - and reported on - at any time.

Reporting to the Director, Governance and Reporting Branch, you will be responsible for leading and managing a small team dedicated to administering an enterprise program of work that enables QFD to be a child safe organisation in accordance with the Act and associated Queensland government and national policies, and to deliver assurance that the department's legislative obligations are met. You will be responsible for the efficient end-to-end management of blue cards across the department, including role assessments, providing strategic advice, and case management, as well as developing and implementing policies, procedures, communications and improvement strategies. You will also be the primary agency liaison officer with Blue Card Services (the regulator) to ensure QFD's compliance with the Act.

Key requirements

Highly desirable requirements

• A strong understanding of the Working With Children legislative framework and compliance requirements to support departmental processes and review and improve policies and procedures.
  
  
  

Your key accountabilities

Responsibilities

Your part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to:

• Manage the end-to-end administration process of the department's compliance with the Government's Blue Card registration system, including data management, renewal and role assessments for the department to ensure QFD meet their obligations under relevant legislation of the Act.
• Provide strategic advice, data analysis and guidance to senior executives to support business planning and decision-marking regarding compliance with legislation and other policies for child safety.
• Overview case management of sensitive and high risk cases (adverse notices), ensuring legislative obligations are met and can be reported on in a timely manner.
• Plan, develop, implement and review, policies, and procedures that enforce and demonstrate compliance with the Act, and provide recommendation for continuous improvement strategies.
• Prepare and review submissions, briefs, reports and other documentation of complex or sensitive nature relating to blue card management and compliance in accordance with departmental requirements and governance.
• Engage, collaborate and maintain strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities, achieve outcomes and facilitate cooperation.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships and networks with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure consideration of issues and delivery of positive outcomes for the department.
• Lead and manage a dynamic work environment, fostering teamwork and managing financial and human resource activities, including developing and managing staff performance and providing feedback.
  
  
  

Capabilities

Role

To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the "key accountabilities" for this role:

Leadership Competency Stream - Team Leader (leading others)

Vision

• Leads change in complex environments
• Makes insightful decisions
  
  
  

Results

• Develops and mobilises talent
  
  
  

Accountability

• Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces
• Pursues continuous growth
• Demonstrates sound governance
  
  
  

Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFD shared values:

• Respect
• Integrity
• Trust
• Courage
• Loyalty
  
  
  

Occupational group Community Engagement and Education