As our Senior Policy Officer, you will:

• Build and draw on your knowledge and experience (agricultural knowledge an advantage) to deliver agricultural industry development projects and support agricultural trade and investment events that deliver on policy objectives.
• Develop well rounded, evidence-based policy responses taking into account research and analysis from internal and external sources, the diverse interests of stakeholders and considerations of whole-of-government approach.
• Engage and consult with key stakeholders to identify emerging issues and develop solutions that support sound policy decisions and approaches.
• Build, maintain and enhance effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective interface between anticipated organisational goals, policy development, planning and policy implementation review processes.

Job details

About the role

As our Senior Policy Officer, you will:

• Support the development, coordination and presentation of analysis, options and recommendations on a broad range of agricultural policy issues and provide advice as required.
• Build and draw on your knowledge and experience (agricultural knowledge an advantage) to deliver agricultural industry development projects and support agricultural trade and investment events that deliver on policy objectives.
• Develop well rounded, evidence-based policy responses taking into account data, research and analysis from internal and external sources, the diverse interests of stakeholders and considerations of whole-of-government approach.
• Engage and consult with key stakeholders to identify emerging issues impacting agricultural sectors and develop solutions that support sound policy decisions and approaches.
• Prepare high quality written documentation such as briefing notes, submissions, discussion papers, correspondence and reports.
• Build, maintain and enhance effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective interface between anticipated organisational goals, policy development, trade and investment activities and industry development projects.
• Represent the unit or the department in a range of forums including interdepartmental and stakeholder meetings as required, including trade delegations and policy working groups.
• Actively participate and contribute to related project activities that support the achievement of organisational goals and objectives.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other policy officers within the business unit as required.
• Undertake other activities of the business unit as directed.

Essential requirements 

• High level analytic, conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively provide authoritative advice using effective oral and written communication skills.

You may also have 

• A relevant tertiary qualification is highly desirable.

What we are looking for 

We are seeking the best suited candidate for the role. We will achieve this by:

• assessing your eligibility and suitability to fulfill the role requirements (including, where relevant, the way you carried out previous roles)

• evaluating your potential contributions to the department and how your involvement would uphold our commitment to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion.

Eligibility requirements
You will be asked to provide evidence of how you meet the eligibility requirements during the selection process.

Citizenship or visa requirements
To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be an Australian citizen, hold permanent residency status, or possess a visa allowing you to work in Australia.

If you are not an Australian citizen, you must:

• provide evidence of your residency status or visa, along with your right to work (including any conditions and/or restrictions
• inform the department if your right to work in Australia ceases.

Why work for us

Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.

• Work with passion and purpose
• Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
• Enjoy interesting, diverse work
• Follow your path wherever it leads
• Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive
• Be part of our one, diverse DPI

Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.

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.

• dpi-candidate-information-pack (PDF, 307KB)
  
  
  675677 26 Role Description (Word, 1.04MB)