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Principal Policy Officer
Weapons Licensing Group; Legal Division; Brisbane City
The Principal Policy Officer position is an opportunity to join the Weapons Licensing Group (WLG) within the Legal Division in the Queensland Police Service (QPS). WLG lead and manage a range of high-quality corporate support services, including providing high level advice to the Commissioner of Police on weapons policy and legislation issues relevant to the Service. WLG undertake this work with a focus on collaboration and engagement across a range of stakeholders, driving the strategic priorities for the department and portfolio.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Policy & Planning |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/702799/26 |
| Closing date | 14-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | 12 months with possible extension |
| Contact person | Joanne Jones |
| Contact details | Phone: 07 3015 7850 Access the National Relay Service |
Your key accountabilities
The core capability requirements for this role are:
• Provide high quality, consultative, timely and well-researched advice to senior management in relation to weapons strategy, policy, planning, legislation and other issues of importance to the QPS.
• Identify and analyse complex policy and legislative issues and develop practical evidence-based responses or solutions that support QPS objectives and/or contribute to the achievement of whole of government priorities.
• Lead the delivery of policy projects and contribute to the positive work culture by acting as an effective Team Leader.
• Prepare and oversee the development of complex documents, such as strategic WLMS and NFR options papers, reports, briefings, business processes and operations and other sensitive correspondence for the Minister, Executive Leadership Team, other Senior Departmental leaders and a range of diverse audiences.
• Build and maintain effective networks and relationships internally, across Queensland Government and with key external stakeholders to inform weapons policy business processes and operations development and assist in the on-going development of improved safety outcomes for the Queensland community.
• Support the team in relation to the development and analysis of policy and business reform processes, including interpreting and analysing client and industry feedback, legislation and supporting parliamentary and committee processes.
Role Requirements:
• There are no mandatory requirements for this role however, experience and/or qualifications in law, criminology, policing or a similar criminal justice related field will be considered favourably.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
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