As a key member of the Building Policy team you will support the department to provide services relating to the built environment, such as setting policy and standards, administering legislation and codes, research and advice on industry trends, and partnerships with stakeholders to influence the direction of the building industry.

Job details

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: 

• Assist with the development and implementation of strategic policy relating to the building and construction sector.
• Contribute to or prepare high level documentation such as Cabinet Submissions, Ministerial Briefing Notes, Executive Council Minutes, speeches, Regulatory Impact. Statements, Drafting Instructions and explanatory notes.
• Represent the Department's interests and provide leadership at state levels as required on forums, groups and committees.
• Prepare high quality written and oral advice to internal and external stakeholders on:

        - National building policy and legislation, to facilitate improved decision making and advancing the interest of the State;

        - Related legislation and standards and their impact on industry and the community; and

       - Methods of implementing government policy objectives relating to building and

• Undertake research into the continuous improvement of Queensland building legislation and standards, ensuring they are aligned with national, international and built environment development trends.
• Instruct the Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel on Bills and Regulations. 
• Lead discussions with internal and external stakeholders to support the delivery of policy outcomes and agreed priorities.
• Analyse, interpret and apply legislation, codes and standards, particularly related to building and plumbing:
• Develop and update industry documentation and educational material.
• Promote and maintain a high performance and continuous improvement-oriented culture, consistent with the department's values, employment equity and workplace health and safety principles and practices.

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.

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Documents

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• HPW Applicant Guide (1) (1) (1) (Word, 1.00MB)
  
  
  683459 26 Role Description (Word, 1,013KB)