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Senior Policy Officer
Surveying Services; Land & Surveying Services; Lands; Brisbane City
Discover a purpose-driven career with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development. Unleash your potential and #MakeADifference!
You will be part of a positive, outcomes-focused team. You will contribute to delivering policy functions including supporting the Surveyors Board of Queensland appointments and ad-hoc requests. You will contribute to ongoing business and systems improvement, and you will support the development of surveying policy, standards, and legislation.
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Policy & Planning |
| Classification | AO6 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Flexible |
| Job ad reference | QLD/607138/24 |
| Closing date | 16-Dec-2024 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Ben Cowie |
| Contact details | Phone: (07) 3330 4781 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Queensland resources sector is changing. At the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development, we juggle new demands, rapid changes and shifts in community knowledge and expectation. We play an active role in the delivery of key government priorities, such as the implementation of a renewable energy economy, assisting in Path to Treaty, recognition of Native Title Rights and capitalising on our resources for sustainable economic prosperity.
About the role:
In this role you will:
• Interpret and provide complex policy advice to a variety of internal stakeholders to resolve issues and deliver appropriate land resources legislation and policies.
• Undertake specialised research and analysis to prepare policy documents, reports, briefings and Cabinet Submissions.
• Maintain an awareness of issues, challenges and opportunities land resources and provide input across the department (and other relevant agencies) on associated policy and legislation.
• Represent the department at meetings, committees and interdepartmental working groups, as required.
• Assess and develop recommendations for future training and development and lead the preparation and implementation of relevant training and development plans.
• Initiate, build and maintain effective partnerships with stakeholders across Government.
• Other duties as directed and required.
What we're looking for:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• A tertiary qualification in Surveying, Spatial Information, Law, Public Sector Administration or a related discipline will be highly regarded.
Why join us?
We are committed to being a workplace that focusses on people. This is about building resilience, encouraging innovation, and understanding that learning is a journey that never ends.
We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful place to work where all staff feel valued.
We are a mobile, flexible, and agile workforce. We live by our guiding principles-proactive, courageous, pragmatic, collaborate, resilient and respectful-underpinned by the Queensland public service values.
What we offer?
• Competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options
• Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance
• A variety of fantastic leave provisions, supported across the broader Queensland public sector
• Rewarding professional career development and training opportunities
• Relocation assistance and provisions
• Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making good jobs, better services and a great lifestyle for all Queenslanders
Work in an inclusive work culture while making an impactful difference for all Queenslanders. To know more about the benefits of working with the Department of Resources click here:
https://www.resources.qld.gov.au/about-us/careers
Discover a purpose-driven career with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development. Unleash your potential, grow, and #MakeADifference!
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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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