Are you passionate about shaping legislation and driving policy reform? The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) is seeking a proactive and strategic thinker to lead initiatives that enhance the delivery of legislative and policy services across the organisation. In this pivotal role, you will design and implement strategies to streamline legislative processes, lead the development and management of a Legislative Concerns Register, and provide high-level advice to the Manager, Policy and Legislation. Your insights will guide decisions on legislative reform, sector-wide priorities, risk management, and emerging policy challenges. If you're ready to influence positive change in Queensland’s building and construction sector, we want to hear from you!

Job details

The position is based in Brisbane, and the successful candidate will have the option to work from home under an approved Flexible Work Arrangement.

Key Outcomes and Accountabilites

• Work closely with the Director and Manager (leadership team) to provide expert legislative policy services to the QBCC. 
• Lead the Legislative Concerns Register (LCR) process as part of the Legislative Policy Governance Framework to support the Commissioner's strategic priorities for government advocacy and legislative policy reform. Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to identify legislative issues, undertake further research in relation to LCR matters and work with the leadership team assign LCR priorities.
• Work collaboratively with external agencies, particularly the Department of Public Works, to facilitate information exchange and develop policy options for progression.
• Advise the leadership team on policy and legislation reform matters. 

Please refer to the Position Description for further Key Outcomes and Accountabilites. 

Candidate Attributes

1. Demonstrated understanding of policy and legislative development processes particularly as they relate to the QBCC. 
2. High-level communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills with the ability to develop effective internal and external stakeholder engagement strategies that promote trust and confidence.
3. Ability to research and produce high quality written material on complex legislative issues. 
4. High level project planning and implementation skills to support legislative issues research and legislative change implementation. 

How to apply

Before you submit your application please read the attached applicant information document noting in particular that QBCC cannot employ anyone who is on a VISA. 

Please submit a one (1) page cover letter telling us why you are interested in this role and how your skills, knowledge and experience complement this role, and a current resume including the names and contact details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your work performance and conduct.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

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

By providing the names and contact details of your referee/s on your resume, you consent for these people to be contacted by the selection panel. If you do not wish the panel to contact your referees without your permission, please make this clear.

Documents

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

• QBCC Information for Applicants - May 2025 (PDF, 1.03MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  AO7 Principal Policy Officer PD (PDF, 562KB)
  Role Description