Are you a highly experienced Policy Officer ready to take on a key role in the management and development of policy and legislation for Qld's regulator for resources safety and health?

This is your opportunity to join a small, dynamic team of Policy Officers to support RSHQ's vision of Zero Serious Harm in the resources sector.

RSHQ is committed to the professional development of its employees.

You will enjoy flexible working arrangements, a stimulating and supportive work environment, and excellent employment conditions.

Job details

In this role you will contribute to the leadership of a small team of motivated professionals with a passion for safety and health regulation in the resources sector. Reporting to the Director, you will play a key role in supporting RSHQ's Executive Leadership Team deliver on RSHQ's objectives, including its strategic plan.

Working across a diverse range of policy issues and legislation, you will be equipped to excel in this role if you have a strong background in policy and legislation, a solutions-focused approach, great leadership skills, and a positive attitude. The team provides policy advice and develops legislation across the agency on a broad range of matters and this includes interpreting complex legislation and working with coal, mineral mines, petroleum and gas, and explosives inspectorates to identify policy issues and recommend innovative options to resolve them using a risk-based data driven approach that is aimed at reducing the rates of serious accidents and fatalities.

The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.

• Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
• Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 182 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

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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.

Documents

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

• RSHQ640158 Principal Policy Officer (44729,44714) - RD (PDF, 1.14MB)
  Role Description