RSHQ is undertaking an exciting journey to reform the way we work as a risk-based, data informed regulator.

This role represents an opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in designing regulatory strategies and processes to enable RSHQ to continue its mission of 'Zero serious harm' within the resources sectors we regulate.

The principal advisor will work as part of a small team to design and implement enhancements to the RSHQ regulatory process, provide advice across the organisation, building capacity, and promoting the benefits of continuous improvement.

This role is suited to someone with a background in regulatory compliance and enforcement, who has planned, conducted, reported and reviewed regulatory practices.

A background in developing internal policy and procedures, compliance plans, and other governance documents would be highly regarded.

Job details

Regulatory Strategy Implementation (RSI) has been established within RSHQ to help build regulatory capability and confidence across the organisation. Work has been started in various parts of the organisation to continue building a risk-based and data-informed regulator responsible for a mission of ‘Zero serious harm' in the resources sector in Queensland.

To achieve this mission, RSHQ requires support to further build the framework for a best practice health and safety regulator. The different operational areas include the Coal Mining Inspectorate, the Mineral Mines and Quarries Inspectorate, the Explosives Inspectorate, the Petroleum and Gas Inspectorate, and Health Strategy and Compliance. Each of these areas focusses regulatory effort on different industries, and across different pieces of legislation.

The Principal Advisor within RSI will be integral to developing systems, processes, procedures, policies and training to build the capability of our operational staff. This role provides the opportunity for someone to take their expertise as a regulator and shape the future direction of RSHQ.

The successful candidate will have experience developing regulatory strategies, writing internal policies and supporting governance documents, applying legislation and policy to deliver organisational objectives, and working with people to uplift their capability and confidence. This isn't a training role, or a policy role, it's an opportunity to deliver meaningful change to a regulator with an important mission.

A degree qualification in the field of public administration or policy, law, governance, risk management or similar or relevant field from a recognised tertiary institution is desirable.

Experience in compliance/enforcement roles within regulators would be highly regarded, especially if you have experience in a health and safety regulator, or you have previously designed regulatory strategies.

Ability to write to a high standard, including preparing briefing materials for the Executive Leadership Team, RSHQ Board, and the Minister will also be beneficial.

The role will require you to engage with staff across the organisation or undertaking training which may mean travelling to regional or remote locations within Queensland and interstate. You will also grow your skills in regulating to further the aspiration that RSI becomes the subject matter experts in RSHQ on what makes a good regulator.

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 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

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Further information

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Documents

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• RSHQ706238 AO8 Principal Advisor (50737) - RD (PDF, 267KB)
  Role Description