The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) is seeking a Senior Policy Officer to join our Policy Unit, on a permanent basis. The Senior Policy Officer provides strategic and operational policy advice and support to ensure QCAA’s strategic directions and decision-making are based on best practice and subject to continuous improvement.

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What you will do

In the Senior Policy Officer role, you will:

• Research, analyse and interpret policy and best practice governance, and formulate innovative and workable solutions and strategic advice to the Manager, Director and senior managers within the QCAA.
• Demonstrate a sound general knowledge of social policy in Queensland and nationally.
• Prepare comprehensive, accurate and timely deliverables, such as briefing notes, submissions, reports and correspondence.
• Coordinate the development of a range of key deliverables for the QCAA, including planning, reporting and risk management frameworks; the development of corporate documents (e.g. strategic plans, annual reports and Service Delivery Statements); strategic governance arrangements and evaluations.
• Demonstrate excellent written communication skills and experience in writing briefs and reports for internal and external audiences, consistently presenting advice in a clear, concise and articulate manner.
• Exercise judgment to effectively manage competing priorities while working collaboratively with colleagues, or individually, to deliver products on time and to the expectations of clients.
• Achieve a strong client service focus by establishing and maintaining collaborative partnerships and networks with team members, QCAA business units, other government agencies and education stakeholders.
• Contribute to a positive and effective team culture by participating in work area goal setting, service improvement and other branch/divisional activities.
• Undertake special projects and other duties as directed.

What we are looking for

The QCAA is committed to selecting the person best suited to the role and to furthering equity and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from all gender groups, Aboriginal people, Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with all abilities.

The ideal candidate for this role:

• Prioritises projects and tasks efficiently, in line with team commitments (leads strategically)
• Demonstrates flexibility to changing expectations by proactively adapting own approach to reflect new requirements (leads change in complex environments)
• Gains insight into issues by analysing the available information in a critical manner (makes insightful decisions)
• Communicates in a clear, succinct and deliberate manner, adjusting the message so that it resonates with different stakeholders (builds enduring relationships)
• Builds rapport and establishes strong and mutually beneficial connections (builds enduring relationships).
• Welcomes challenges in the delivery of work and demonstrates persistence in working through obstacles (drives accountability and outcomes).
• Demonstrates careful planning and organisation to achieve results (drives accountability and outcomes).
• Actively seeks feedback and modifies approach to enhance own effectiveness (pursues continuous growth).
• Demonstrates respect and appreciation for legislation and policy frameworks by consistently operating to key standards (demonstrates sound governance).
• Upholds integrity through responsible management and use of processes and resources (demonstrates sound governance).

How to apply

Please read the information in this document and the Information for Applicants document. Your application should include:

• a letter or statement (up to 2 pages maximum) that addresses the points outlined in the 'What we are looking for' section
• your résumé (up to 3 pages) that details your qualifications and experience, and the names of two work-related referees, one of which should be your immediate supervisor.

Documents must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format and use at least 11-point font size.

If you have technical difficulties or to discuss reasonable adjustment options, please email peopleandculture@qcaa.qld.edu.au.

Further information

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

Documents

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

• AO6 Senior Policy Officer, Policy Unit (PDF, 186KB)
  Role Description
  
  QCAA Information for applicants (PDF, 216KB)
  Information Package for Applicants