As a Principal Policy Officer you will assist in the design, implementation and oversight of state-services delivered by the Queensland Government to Norfolk Island. You will work in partnership with our stakeholders and across government to deliver best practice policy advice to the Premier, and the Implementation Division.

You will support the development of innovative service delivery options to ensure the Norfolk Island community have access to state-level services comparable to mainland communities provide oversight of the services being delivered by the Queensland Government to Norfolk Island and provide high level advice and policy analysis on cross-portfolio aspects of the state’s service delivery role.

Job details

For 165 years, the Department of the Premier and Cabinet has been building the foundations of Queensland. Responding to the issues of today while ensuring stability and growth for the future.

As the central policy agency for the Queensland Government, our people influence and impact the work at the core of our state's public sector.

For you, in your role as Director that means a once-in-a-career experience - to build new skills and expertise, to feel real visibility and ownership, and to bring the bigger picture to life.

As a Principal Policy Officer you will assist in the design, implementation and oversight of state-services delivered by the Queensland Government to Norfolk Island. You will work in partnership with our stakeholders and across government to deliver best practice policy advice to the Premier, and the Implementation Division. You will support the development of innovative service delivery options to ensure the Norfolk Island community have access to state-level services comparable to mainland communities provide oversight of the services being delivered by the Queensland Government to Norfolk Island and provide high level advice and policy analysis on cross-portfolio aspects of the state's service delivery role.

What you'll be doing

In this role you will get the opportunity to:

• Manage the coordinated whole of government development and implementation of policy, legislation and programs.
• Monitor, review and report on the Norfolk Island service delivery intergovernmental agreement deliverables, including risk and governance frameworks in place.
• Lead development of policy advice, briefing and submissions to assist Government decision making.
• Build productive and collaborative working relationships with other government agencies, other levels of government and with the private sector on significant matters.
• Provide high level expertise and advice to the Norfolk Island Partnerships and Governance leadership team and Senior Executives.
• Represent the Branch, the Division or the Department as required at inter[1]departmental and inter-governmental meetings.

Further information

DPC's primary responsibility is to provide support and guidance to the Premier and Cabinet to effectively deliver on government's priorities, commitments, decisions and objectives for the betterment of the community.

In this role you will embody and bring to life our strategic principles:

• Bold but faithful
• Get it done
• Back the facts
• Listen and lead
• Lift each other up

We're looking for the best suited applicant for this role and to do this we'll assess your eligibility and ability to meet the requirements of the role (including where relevant, the way you've carried out previous positions). We'll also consider how you can make contributions to our department and support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion.

If you would like to know more about the role, please do not hesitate to contact Rachel Welch on 07 3003 9023. For further information on the responsibilities of the role and details of how to apply, please refer to the role description and applicant guide.

Additional support and/or reasonable adjustments during this recruitment process is available by contacting the hiring manager to discuss your individual requirements.

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.

• DPC - Candidate Information Pack (PDF, 639KB)
  
  
  640508 25 Role Description (PDF, 288KB)