The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is an informed and influential department that delivers for Queensland. The Protocol and International Engagement team within the Governance and Engagement Division is looking for someone who wants to build relationships and get things done. This team plays a central role in advancing the interests of Queensland by working to build trust and strengthen relationships with the State’s international stakeholders. Protocol and International Engagement apply specialist knowledge of agreed codes of conduct, courtesies and cultural considerations to provide leadership and strategic advice on protocol matters. If this opportunity to join our professional and experienced team excites you and aligns with your skills and experience, we want to hear from you.

Job details

About us:
A role with the DPC offers incredible opportunity - for those ready to make it happen. As the central policy agency for the Queensland Government, our people influence and impact the work at the core of our state's public sector.

How you'll contribute:
As our valued Principal Advisor, you will play a vital part in contributing to briefing the Premier and Cabinet on protocol and international engagement matters and supporting engagement with foreign government dignitaries including Heads of State, Heads of Government, Ministers and Heads of Mission.

In this diverse and intellectually stimulating role, you'll make your mark by:
• Preparing timely and well-researched briefs as well as well-considered and influential executive correspondence.
• Demonstrating excellence in coordination of programs for foreign government dignitaries visiting Queensland, as well as for the Premier leading an official mission to key overseas markets, including across the detail of all logistical arrangements.
• Managing planning and delivery of professional functions hosted by the Premier to achieve key protocol and international engagement objectives and excellent guest experience.
• Building collaborative and productive working relationships with colleagues within DPC and key Australian and Queensland government agencies, as well as with members of the diplomatic and consular corps.

What you'll bring to the role:
You'll draw on your good working knowledge of Queensland's international engagement activities and interest in and awareness of Australia's foreign policy settings to provide strategic advice. You'll have demonstrated representation skills and understanding of protocol procedures relevant to dignitaries and to developing and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders.

What we can offer you:
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 DPC's Health, Safety and Wellbeing program.

How to apply:
To apply, please provide:
• One-page cover letter (500 words max) outlining your experience and clearly stating what you could bring to this role at DPC, and
• A tailored resume which highlights your work experience relevant to the responsibilities outlined in the Role Description and job advertisement.

Further information:
DPC's primary responsibility is to provide support and guidance to the Premier and Cabinet to effectively deliver on government's priorities, commitments, decisions and objectives for the betterment of the community. In this role you will embody and bring to life our strategic principles:
• Bold but faithful.
• Get it done.
• Back the facts.
• Listen and lead.
• Lift each other up.

We're looking for the best suited applicant for this role and to do this we'll assess your eligibility and ability to meet the requirements of the role (including where relevant, the way you've carried out previous positions). We'll also consider how you can make contributions to our department and support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.

If you would like to know more about the role, please do not hesitate to contact Melanie Pitt on Ph: (07) 3003 9250. For further information on the responsibilities of the role and details of how to apply, please refer to the role description and applicant guide.

Additional support and/or reasonable adjustments during this recruitment process is available by contacting the hiring manager to discuss your individual 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.

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

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• DPC - Candidate Information Pack (4) (PDF, 639KB)
  
  
  653349 25 Role Description v1 (PDF, 257KB)