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Senior Policy Officer


Governance and Integrity; Governance and Engagement; Brisbane City

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet has a great opportunity for a Senior Policy Officer to join the Policy and Legislation Unit, Governance and Integrity, to support the development and implementation of policies, and the provision of policy and operational advice, relating to Queensland government boards and committees. If you want to work alongside change makers, want to experience growth and fulfilment that you won’t find anywhere else – keep reading to find out more. It’s in your hands.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Policy & Planning
Classification AO6
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/580364/24
Closing date 07-Aug-2024
Job duration
Contact person Gina McCabe
Contact details Phone: (07) 3003 9180
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About Us:
At the Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC), our primary responsibility is to provide support and guidance to the Premier and Cabinet to effectively deliver on the government's priorities, commitments, decisions, and objectives for the betterment of the community.

The Policy and Legislation team provides legislative and policy advice and support to the Premier, Director-General and senior departmental officers in relation to policy and legislation matters relevant to the Governance and Engagement Division. The team also provides policy and operational advice and support to the Premier and agencies in relation to government bodies, and secretariat support for the Queensland Independent Remuneration Tribunal and the Queensland Plan Ambassadors Council.

Your opportunity:
You will work within the Government Bodies team, which is responsible for the development and implementation of policies on a range of matters relating to Queensland government boards, committees and statutory office holders.
As a Senior Policy Officer within a central agency you will also provide advice and guidance to departments across government and support the provision of policy and operational advice to the Premier and Cabinet.

Your key responsibilities also include:
Preparing, and contributing to the preparation of, concise and timely briefing notes, cabinet submissions, and Executive Council minutes for various stakeholders including the Premier, Director-General and senior executives within DPC.
Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external clients, including key contacts in the Cabinet Legislation and Liaison Units across government. Providing sound advice and negotiating with other internal and external business units and departments to resolve issues around policy or procedural matters.

About you:
You will be a motivated officer who works well under pressure and has well developed communication skills, and exceptional attention to detail.

Benefits:
As part of our team, you will be provided with comprehensive support to help you achieve your professional development goals. You will have the opportunity to work in a state of the art building situated on the river's edge. We take pride in offering first-class facilities to all our employees, and we prioritise their well-being through our flexible working arrangements and the DPC's Health, Safety, and Wellbeing program.

To apply, please provide:
• a statement of up to two pages addressing how your skills and experience satisfy the core capabilities required for the role
• a tailored resume, which highlights your work experience relevant to the responsibilities outlined in the Role Description and job advertisement.

If you would like to know more about the role, please do not hesitate to contact Gina McCabe, A/Director, Policy and Legislation on 07 300 39180. For further information on the responsibilities of the role and details of how to apply please refer to the role description and attachments.

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is looking for the best suited applicant for this role. We will do this by assessing your eligibility and your ability to undertake the requirements of the role (including, where relevant, the way you have carried out previous positions). We will also consider your potential to make contributions to the department and how your engagement would support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.

Should you require any additional support and/or reasonable adjustments during our recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager listed to discuss your requirements.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

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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Last updated
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