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Principal Policy Officer
Conservation Policy & Legislation; Environment & Conservation Policy & Legislation; Environment and Heritage Policy and Programs; Brisbane City (Flexible)
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Here are DESI, you'll be inspired to make Queensland better. We enable long-term, sustainable decisions for the environment & the economy & are committed to working in genuine partnership with First Nations people.
As the Principal Policy Officer, you will provide high-level policy and legislation leadership and expertise to support and develop more junior team members and career progression pathways. You will foster high-level legislation and policy capability and contribute to a pool of qualified and experienced staff able to undertake regulatory reforms and administration of the branch's and department’s legislative portfolio.
If you're excited by the complexity and diversity of this opportunity, read on.
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/560629/24 |
| Closing date | 09-May-2024 |
| Job duration | Until 05 May 2025 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Karalyn Herse |
| Contact details | Phone: 0457 064 082 Access the National Relay Service |
Your contribution:
• Lead research and analysis of environmental policy and legislation problems to identify achievable solutions.
• Prepare legislative solutions considering government policy agenda, departmental priorities and budgetary constraints.
• Lead the preparation of legislation products such as drafting instructions, bills or regulations and other supporting documentation.
• Lead the development of products including discussion papers, consultation strategies and briefing notes.
• Liaise and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders on a range of policy issues within a multi-disciplinary environment to ensure environmental outcomes are achieved and standards are maintained.
• Work with and through others to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Manage projects to completion by identifying risks and managing expectations.
• Foster a workplace culture that supports and promotes the interests of First Nations people and actively engage through our work to contribute to better outcomes for First Nations people.
What's in it for you?
• Enjoy fantastic flexibility, benefits, work life balance, significant development opportunities as a public servant of Queensland!
• Work where you can truly engage your values and sense of purpose to safeguarding the environment for Queenslanders.
• You'll experience so much here. For most of us, it starts with our wonderful people and the rich, diverse perspectives they bring. They're dedicated, passionate and curious professionals. We're all different, and those differences are what make us great.
Meet some of our amazing people here:
About you:
• Demonstrated high-level ability in researching and critically analysing environmental policy issues to identify legislative solutions that are based on evidence and are fit for purpose.
• Demonstrated high-level experience in managing and coordinating projects to completion, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated high-level experience in applying key concepts and principles of legislation when developing policy responses.
• Demonstrated high-level ability to communicate efficiently and effectively to deliver quality written communication products, including the preparation of sensitive materials.
• Demonstrated experience in managing staff to work cohesively to achieve results.
• Contribution to workplace equity and diversity that enriches our culture of safety, innovation, respect and inclusion.
How to apply:
• You are encouraged to connect with the contact person to discuss this opportunity and flag any reasonable adjustments that you may require before applying.
• Provide your current resume (maximum four pages).
• Provide a two-page statement that briefly describes why you are the best suited person for this role-noting, our department values equity and diversity so please include information that will help us understand how you could contribute to our workforce diversity.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/560629/24
Closing Date: Thursday, 09 May 2024
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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