Are you passionate about shaping policy that delivers safer roads and better outcomes for Queenslanders? As a Principal Policy Advisor, you'll lead the development of complex policy solutions, drive reform initiatives, and provide strategic advice on matters that balance road safety, community expectations and industry needs. Working closely with stakeholders across government, industry and the community, you'll play a key role in influencing transport policy and delivering meaningful change.

Job details

An exciting opportunity exists for a Principal Policy Advisor to lead the development of innovative policy solutions that support road safety, balance industry needs, and deliver positive outcomes for Queensland communities. Working on complex and high-profile issues, you will provide strategic advice, drive policy reform, and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders to influence the future of Queensland's transport system.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Define and analyse complex policy and develop solutions that consider a variety of perspectives, including but not limited to the public and industry.
• Identify and pursue policy opportunities to reform schemes improving road safety and balancing industry outcomes.
• Autonomously manage a program of policy and scheme administration work, delivering initiatives in a timely and professional manner.
• Manage and coordinate the resources of project teams to ensure that business outcomes, performance indicators, project deliverables and deadlines are achieved.

We recognise and celebrate that everyone is unique and seek the applicant best suited to the role. We will assess your experience, knowledge and acquired skills, as well as your potential for development and your personal qualities. To thrive in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

Mandatory qualifications and conditions

• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.

Requirements of the role

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a program of policy and legislative work, with associated resource management and team leadership responsibilities. This includes ensuring that outcomes are delivered in accordance with government commitments.
• Experience in delivering a high standard of practice in interpreting and analysing complex information to inform policy decisions.
• Demonstrated experience in proactively identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and effecting change relative to legislation, schemes or business process.  
• Demonstrated ability to advocate for an agency position at forums, with a view to achieving a positive outcome.
• Prior experience of actively building and supporting the professional development of staff.

Some of the additional benefits this opportunity offers include:

• Work/life balance, including 'flex time' and flexible work arrangements and a working from home option.
• City location close to active and public transport, with just over a 10 minute walk from Central Station.
• Work with a supportive team, with a high level of training and development invested in each staff member
• Generous leave and superannuation

For more information on the full list of responsibilities, requirements of the role and how to apply for this exciting opportunity, please read the Role Description and Applicant Guide.

Tracey Drier can be contacted on 0401 714 380 should you have any questions regarding this role.

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.

• Applicant Guide (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  695380 26 Role Description (Word, 574KB)