Exciting opportunity as a Principal Policy Officer to make a significant impact and influence law reform in the Department of Justice and Attorney-General. Strategic Policy and Legislation has wide reaching responsibilities that support the operation of Queensland’s justice system and leads the development and coordination of the implementation of proposals for primary and subordinate legislation within the Justice portfolio.

As the Principal Policy Officer you will provide authoritative advice on complex justice policy issues and develops options, policies, strategies and initiatives to progress the Government’s law reform program. The Principal Policy Officer also supervises other team members.

You will enjoy a flexible working environment with excellent employment conditions which may include telecommuting for part of the working week.

Job details

We are DJAG

Our purpose: Through enabling a fair and just society we make a positive difference to the lives of Queenslanders through the important and challenging work we do.

About the role

Strategic Policy and Legislation (SPL) has wide reaching responsibilities that support the operation of Queensland's justice system. SPL has teams that focus on specific aspects of policy and legislation, as well as a specialist project team. The Civil Law teams focus on civil, public and administrative law issues including courts legislation, domestic and family violence and child protection, guardianship and administration; privacy and right to information, civil liability and property, trust and succession law. The successful applicant will be placed in a policy and legislation team focused on civil law having regard to SPL's business needs.

By working with us you will be part of a team that has a crucial role to lead legislative and policy projects in relation to civil, public and administrative law issues to progress the Government's law reform program.

What you will bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Demonstrated high level ability to understand key issues and emerging trends in justice and civil law policy and their implications for the Queensland Government and the community;
• Experience in, or demonstrably transferable skills and experience for, leading a complex policy and legislative agenda and an understanding of legislative processes;
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, lead and influence change and deliver outcomes including when faced with resistance and setbacks.
• Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills and the ability to lead, collaborate, or work independently in a team environment.
• Proven ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships including the ability to influence change towards mutually beneficial outcomes and establish partnerships to support business outcomes
• Manage and enhance the performance of others, build capability and inspire individual and team commitment.
• Contributes to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion that enriches our culture of respect and inclusion.

Join Us
Join a highly regarded government department making a meaningful and positive difference for many Queenslanders. Our work is significant and fulfilling.

In addition to great work, you will enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• Flexible and remote working arrangements. This may include telecommuting for part of the working week whilst having regard for business needs.
• A rewarding role with professional development opportunities on offer
• Collaborative and supportive team
• Strategic and interesting work
• A highly supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion while contributing to team success.

At SPL we are committed to investing in our staff and working with them to develop their careers. As our staff progress through their careers, we offer a range of learning opportunities to support the development of their technical expertise, their interpersonal skills, management and leadership capability.

Make it happen

After reading the application information package and the role description, apply for a new challenge that makes a difference in your community.

Applications to remain current for 12 months. Applicants may be considered for other vacancies at this level during the period, which may include temporary roles.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/599417/24

Closing Date: Wednesday, 06 November 2024

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

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• Applicant-Information-Package (2) (Word, 294KB)
  
  
  599417 24 Role Description (Word, 368KB)