Join our team as a Senior Policy Officer and drive positive outcomes in a rewarding role. As a member of our fast-paced team, you will apply high level writing skills, policy expertise and project management skills to help shape school based state-wide initiatives, influence change and make a meaningful impact.

Job details

About the Department:

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

Your Opportunity:

As the Senior Policy Officer, you will actively participate in teams to support the analysis, design, review and implementation of school-based policies, procedures, systems, projects and programs of work.

The Senior Policy Officer will:

• Contribute to developing and supporting the delivery of programs, projects and initiatives to achieve outcomes.
• Prepare high quality and timely briefing notes, communications, reports, submissions and correspondence.
• Provide information and advice across a broad range of topics.
• Undertake and support analysis, design, review and implementation of school- based policies, procedures, systems, projects and programs of work.
• Work in teams, maintain effective communication and collaborate with stakeholders.

The position is based in Brisbane with flexible work options available.

For further information on the responsibilities of the role please refer to the role description.

About You

Our ideal applicant will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

• An ability to communicate with influence using high level written and verbal communication techniques, as well as the ability to present information in a clear and structured manner.
• The skills to research and analyse policy issues and synthesise complex detail into clear, high quality and timely advice.
• The capacity for autonomous and highly productive work practices that have produced positive outcomes in complex and time limited environments.
• A well-developed ability to independently and effectively manage workloads to meet deadlines and respond to changing priorities.
• A commitment to continuous improvement.

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you will/may be assessed section of the attached role description.

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).

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CO646223_25T Role Description (PDF, 163KB)
  Role Description