We are seeking a Principal Policy Officer to provide high-quality policy advice, undertake research and analysis and manage complex strategic projects including effective stakeholder engagement in relation to Queensland's innovation ecosystem and economy. If you're a dynamic problem solver with strong communication skills and a passion for fostering economic growth and job creation, this role is for you! Join a collaborative and forward-thinking team where your contributions will shape the future of innovation in Queensland.

Job details

As the Principal Policy Officer, you will provide strategic and policy leadership, working to address complex challenges within Queensland's innovation sector. You will bring a proactive and collaborative approach to your work, building strong relationships with stakeholders and translating complex issues into clear, evidence[1]based policy recommendations.

You will:

• Identify new and existing issues requiring development / review of policies and undertake research and analysis into these issues to develop evidence-based advice to senior management.
• Provide strategic advice and knowledge translation to internal and external stakeholders about the Government's innovation policy, governance, priorities and programs.
• Lead or contribute to the preparation and development of high-level advice, Cabinet submissions, responses, plans, reports, policy documents, briefing notes, and other departmental correspondence such as presentations, strategic policy and research papers.
• Develop and administer a range of initiatives and actions across allocated programs that will ultimately create high-value jobs and provide positive economic outcomes, while also undertaking relevant activities such as program development, stakeholder management, preparing research papers, developing policy positions, and contract management.
• Create and foster relationships across the innovation ecosystem through constructive conversations that support innovation across Queensland.
• Identify opportunities to grow the Queensland innovation ecosystem and collaborate across the Queensland's priority industry sectors.
• Work strategically to actively solve problems and deliver outcomes and results in a dynamic environment while maintaining professional processes and protocols.
• Represent the department, as appropriate, at industry / stakeholder events, meetings and working groups in an effective and professional manner.
• Actively collaborate, contribute and provide leadership in fostering a team environment and positive culture, where team members enjoy coming to work, are appropriately skilled and challenged, and understand the contributions their role plays in the success of business outcomes
• Foster a workplace culture that supports and promotes the interests of First Nations people and actively engage through our work to contribute to better outcomes for First Nations people.

Why Join Us?

Impactful Work: Contribute to projects that have a real impact on Queensland's economic growth and innovation landscape.

Professional Growth: Opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Supportive Team: Join a team that values collaboration, diversity, and innovation.

Flexible Work Environment: Benefit from a work environment that supports flexibility and work-life balance.

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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Documents

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• 632291 25 Role Description (Word, 309KB)