Are you looking for a meaningful and challenging opportunity to deliver better policy outcomes for Queenslanders? The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is seeking Policy Officer within the Economic Policy team within The Cabinet Office. As a Policy Officer, you will lead the development and implementation of strategic policies, provide expert advice to senior leaders and contribute to government decision-making across a range of economic policy portfolios. Through this opportunity, you will have the ability to help shape public policy, influence change and support the Queensland Government to deliver better outcomes for Queensland.

Job details

For 165 years, the Department of the Premier and Cabinet has been building the foundations of Queensland, responding to the issues of today while ensuring stability and growth for the future. A role with the Department of the Premier and Cabinet offers incredible opportunity to achieve real outcomes for Queenslanders. 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.

As a Policy Officer, you will assist with the identification, development and implementation of integrated policies, legislation and programs.  

You will partner with internal and external stakeholders to develop best practice, strategic policy advice to inform decision-making across a range of policy areas, from transport and infrastructure to education and sport. As part of a central agency, you will provide policy advice to the Premier and Cabinet.

You will be part of a small, dynamic team that provides leadership on policy issues across the Queensland Government, contributes to innovative policy development to deliver the government's priorities, supports the development of longer-term policy directions and provides strategic advice and policy.  

In this role you will get the opportunity to: 
•    Assist in identifying, developing and analysing complex policy options and advice on major economic policy issues  
•    Provide input to the monitoring and evaluation of policy development activities  
•    Manage requests for policy information, including the preparation of responses  
•    Prepare or contribute to the preparation of timely and well researched submissions, and on complex policy issues, including Cabinet submissions  
•    Liaise with other areas of the division, government departments, and non government organisations on relevant policy issues 
•    Assist senior officers with the preparations for inter-departmental meetings, in conjunction with senior officers and represent the department at meetings as required.

To be successful in this role you will have: 
•    Candidates should demonstrate experience in managing complex issues in a
dynamic environment, taking responsibility for discrete areas of work, and
collaborating as part of a larger team to deliver strategic priorities.  
•    Good knowledge of Cabinet processes and decision making and possession of relevant tertiary qualifications will be highly regarded.

How you'll be assessed: 
We're looking for the best suited applicant for this role.  
We'll assess your eligibility and ability to undertake the requirements of the role (including where relevant, the way you've carried out previous positions). We consider your experience relevant to ‘what you'll be doing', ‘competencies' and ‘what you will bring'.  

How to apply: 
To apply for this role, please provide a: 
•    Cover letter - a one-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role and what you could bring to this role at DPC. 
•    Resume - a tailored resume, which highlights your work experience relevant to the responsibilities outlined in the Role Description and job advertisement.

Further information on the responsibilities of the role and how to apply are found in the role description and applicant guide.

DPC is committed to working with you to discuss adjustments to ensure you can best demonstrate your suitability for the role.

 If you would like to discuss the role or would like additional support/adjustments during recruitment, please contact Hayden Griffiths by emailing hayden.griffiths@premiers.qld.gov.au or by phoning 0401 583 150.

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.

• DOC 25 145775 DPC - Candidate Information Pack(2) (1) (PDF, 686KB)
  
  
  675931 26 Role description (PDF, 232KB)