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Principal Policy Officer
Brisbane City
Are you passionate about policy development and strategic innovation? Join our dynamic Strategy and Governance (S&G) team as a Principal Policy Officer! You’ll lead the development of our organisation’s policy and strategic priorities, providing expert analysis and preparing responses to key stakeholder policies. Your role includes ensuring oversight, assurance, and compliance with relevant legislation, frameworks, and regulations. Bring your strong leadership and policy analysis skills to contribute to innovative solutions and build collaborative relationships. Help us drive effective policy outcomes and make a significant impact!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Policy & Planning |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/PT66/24 |
| Closing date | 05-Aug-2024 |
| Job duration | Permanent opportunity |
| Contact person | Jenny Hickey |
| Contact details | 0456 296 015 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
Join our team as a Principal Policy Officer within the Strategy and Governance (S&G) division. S&G provides strategic planning, governance, policy, engagement and advisory services. The team combines contemporary thinking and practices in a proactive and positive manner within a highly complex and changing environment.
As part of this dynamic team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping policies, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements. In this multifaceted role, you'll utilise your deep understanding of the public sector landscape to interpret, apply, and communicate legislative requirements effectively. Your responsibilities will include researching, analysing, and developing policies and strategies to achieve government and organisational objectives. Crafting accurate and concise reports, technical documents, and briefing papers will be second nature to you, thanks to your exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Drawing on your analytical expertise, you'll synthesise information from various sources to provide advice to decision-makers. Collaboration will be key, as you consult and negotiate with internal departments, government bodies, and stakeholders on a range of topics including policy, performance, and complaints management. Your project management skills will shine as you navigate competing priorities, manage change, and meet deadlines with ease.
This is a unique permanent full-time opportunity based in Brisbane CBD. Please download the role description for more information.
About you
You are a strategic thinker with a strong background in policy development and analysis. Your ability to navigate complex and ambiguous environments, coupled with high-level analytical skills, will enable you to provide sound and well-considered advice. You thrive in dynamic settings, demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build effective partnerships and contribute positively to team culture.
To excel in this role, the following attributes will be your keys to success:
- Strong understanding and experience of government policy and strategy development.
- Demonstrate high level analytical skills and ability to identify options and implementation impacts, resolve challenges and apply sound judgement in complex and ambiguous environments.
- Strong ability to understand, support and communicate the reasons for decisions and recommendations based on evidence.
- Ability to establish clear plans to deliver activities within agreed timeframes.
- Demonstrated ability to apply specialised knowledge, skills and judgement associated with policy analysis, evaluation and review and utilise knowledge to achieve outcomes.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
What we offer
- Dynamic work environment with diverse responsibilities
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Supportive culture prioritising employee mental health and wellbeing
- Flexible work arrangements to support a work life balance
How to apply
If you are interested in working with us, please provide the following information:
- Your current resume, including a comprehensive employment history and any relevant qualifications and professional certifications you hold.
- A cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining recent examples of your ability to demonstrate the ‘Key capabilities' required to perform the ‘Key responsibilities' of the role, as outlined above.
- Contact details for two referees. At least one referee should have thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance within the previous two years. If you are a current or previous public service employee, please nominate a referee who can report on your public service employment.
- Details of any visa conditions if you are not an Australian citizen or do not have permanent residency status.
The PT is a value for money independent state trustee service dedicated to advancing and safeguarding the rights, interests and wishes of Queenslanders in need of financial management, trust and estate planning and administration support. We have been looking after Queenslanders and their families since 1916.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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