The QBCC is seeking a Principal Policy Officer to support the establishment of the QBCC Regulatory Academy, focusing on improving the capability, consistency, and efficiency of regulatory services. In this key role, you will lead the development and refinement of operational policies that align with both business and legislative requirements. You’ll work across the organisation to embed these policies, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective communication and training. This role also involves managing change and building strong relationships across teams to support new business functions. If you’re experienced in policy development and regulatory practice and are ready to drive meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you - apply today!

Job details

Work flexibly from either Brisbane or one of our regional centres; Cairns, Gold Coast, Mackay, Maryborough, Rockhampton, Toowoomba, Townsville, Sunshine Coast *Based on office avalibility

The successful candidate will also have the option to engage in a work from home arrangement for up to two days per week under an approved Flexible Work Arrangement.

Please note: The QBCC Brisbane office will be relocating from West End to the Brisbane CBD at the end of 2025.

Key Outcomes and Accountabilities

• Conduct and coordinate research, analysis and review of legislative, regulatory and associated policy, planning and economic issues to make recommendations in relation to preferred solutions related to the QBCC Regulatory Academy.
• Partner with regulatory services units to embed QBCC's regulatory craft in its policies and procedures, to develop, prepare and review new policies, procedures, guidelines and supporting information to support QBCC's regulatory services teams.
• Collaborate with the broader QBCC Regulatory Academy and across the Division to support the development of training methods and content to ensure that staff are adequately supported to apply and implement QBCC's policies and procedures.
• Establish and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enable effective coordination, development, and delivery of regulatory policies and procedures
• Provide robust and high-level advice to support senior management with operational policy and related regulatory service innovation opportunities.
• Take a customer-centric approach in designing and delivering learning and development solutions and apply a collaborative approach to your program of work, across your business unit, and broader organisational regulatory services units.

PLEASE REFER TO THE POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR THE CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES OF THIS ROLE

How to Apply (via Smart Jobs only)

Please submit a current resume and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) telling us why you are interested in this role and how your skills, knowledge and experience compliment the Candidate Attributes.

Why QBCC?

We offer a range of benefits, including a generous 12.75% superannuation contribution with the option to salary sacrifice personal superannuation contributions, access to generous leave entitlements, fitness passport and a friendly and supportive workplace culture with learning opportunities available.

Further information

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

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Documents

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

• QBCC Information for Applicants - May 2025 (PDF, 531KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Principal Policy Officer AO7 Position Description (PDF, 667KB)
  Role Description