A permanent full-time AO7 Principal Policy Officer position is available in the Governance, Strategy and Planning unit, Strategy and Performance Branch. The successful applicant will contribute to the development and implementation of a range of initiatives in risk management and business continuity management to support department-wide reporting and capability development; and provide advice and reporting to executive management and governance committees on risk and business continuity management.

Job details

About Us:

Governance, Strategy and Planning (GSP) undertakes a range of enterprise activities to support the department to meet its strategic objectives and operational requirements, and delivers services and products to support frontline and corporate staff to effectively and confidently perform their duties.

Your opportunity:

GSP is seeking an exceptional individual able to contribute to the continuous development of the risk management, business continuity and reporting functions, including analysis and recommendations to support effective oversight by executives and governance committees.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• produce high-level written reports, briefs, presentations, submissions and advice to executives and governance committees
• possess knowledge of standards and contemporary approaches to risk management and business continuity
• distil complex information into succinct, clear and articulate reports, briefs and presentations
• establish strong links with business areas and key risk stakeholders across the department, and
• contribute to fostering a positive risk culture within the team and across the department.

GSP offers a creative environment for collaboration and teamwork; flexible work options; and learning opportunities and skill development.
We are looking for a Principal Policy Officer with the following attributes:

• excellent communication, organisational, coordination and project management skills to manage significant change initiatives
• a critical and strategic thinker, able to analyse risks and issues
• exceptional high-level written skills, with the ability to translate complex information effectively and make informed recommendations to executives; and
• a self starter and team player who will proactively contribute to fostering an inclusive workplace and team culture.

How to apply:

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A maximum 2-page written response outlining suitability for the role.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CO637600_25P - Role Description (PDF, 163KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants