Join us as a Principal Policy Advisor and play a key role in shaping the future of Queensland's heavy vehicle industry. In this impactful position, you’ll work alongside the Manager of Heavy Vehicle Reform to develop and implement strategic policies, legislation, and reforms that enhance road safety and industry outcomes. You’ll be responsible for conducting thorough research, crafting well-informed policy solutions, and managing complex projects with minimal supervision. Your expertise will drive collaboration with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring the delivery of innovative and effective transport system solutions. If you’re passionate about driving change and improving outcomes for the community and industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Job details

The Heavy Vehicle Reform team coordinates Queensland participation in priority national heavy vehicle policy and regulatory frameworks that strike an appropriate balance between safety, productivity and sustainability.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Research, define and analyse complex policy and develop solutions that consider a variety of perspectives, including but not limited to the public and industry.
• Identify and pursue policy opportunities to reform regulatory frameworks improving road safety and balancing industry outcomes.
• Autonomously manage a program of strategic policy and legislative work, delivering initiatives in a timely and professional manner, including preparing well researched submissions, briefs and policy documents.
• Engage, communicate and collaborate with stakeholders across Queensland and nationally, including within the department, government, industry and community in relation to the achievement of strategic transport system priorities.
• Bring an enthusiastic and positive approach to work, with an ability to acquire subject matter expertise, be adaptive to change, learn new skills and work within ambiguity and risk.
• Effectively manage staff and collectively drive continuous improvement with the team.

Some of the additional benefits this opportunity offers include:

• a 36.25 hour working week with the ability to accrue flex-time
• flexible working options to balance work-life / home-life
• beautiful city location, close to the Brisbane Botanical Gardens with just over a 10- minute walk from Central Station
• training and development opportunities
• generous superannuation (employer contribution of up to 12.75%)
• salary sacrificing options

For more information on the full list of responsibilities, requirements of the role and how to apply for this exciting opportunity, please read the Role Description and Applicant Guide.

Should you have any questions, please contact Toni Laver, Manager (Heavy Vehicle Reform) on (07) 3066 3050.

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.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

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

• applicant-guide (3) (PDF, 361KB)
  
  
  629367 25 - Role Description (Word, 575KB)