We have an AO8 Special Policy Advisor vacancy available in the Queensland Revenue Office (QRO).

In this role, you will be a key member of the Policy & Legislation Division which serves to apply, review, & appropriately maintain Queensland's revenue legislation & provide reliable revenue policy advice to the Queensland Government. As a Special Policy Advisor, you will be responsible for providing high level policy advice on complex State revenue & related issues. You will also lead and manage the delivery of QRO’s legislative program and progress complex amendments to revenue legislation. Working in a constructive workplace culture, you will be encouraged to implement change which supports the organisation’s goals and business direction.

This position is based in our modern Brisbane office with flexible work options available and access to professional growth pathways.

Job details

This is an exciting opportunity within the Policy and Legislation Division at Queensland Revenue Office. 

As a Special Policy Advisor you will work in a small, high achieving team to advise on policy and legislative issues across the breadth of Queensland's revenue legislation, including taxes, grants, royalty, fine administration and penalty debt. 

Your typical day as a Special Policy Advisor may include opportunities to:
• Lead and manage the delivery of the Queensland Revenue Office's (QRO's) legislative program, working both individually to progress complex amendments to revenue legislation and with a team of policy officers to deliver less complex amendments. You will have a unique opportunity to influence and lead legislative changes from conception all the way through to implementation. 
• Provide accurate, timely and reliable advice on revenue policy, legislative and other related emergent issues to the Commissioner of State Revenue, the Under Treasurer and Treasurer to inform strategy and decision-making.  
• Work collaboratively with operational teams in QRO and with other policy teams in Queensland Treasury and across government.  

As a member of the Divisional leadership team, you will work with the Director, Manager and other Special Policy Advisors to develop work programs, plan resource allocation and drive skill, capability and knowledge development, constructive culture priorities and business improvement activities. 

The role presents unique opportunities to undertake meaningful, rewarding and technically challenging work in a positive and constructive team environment, where you will be supported to achieve and grow.  

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:
• Highly-developed skills in accurately interpreting and applying legislation and case law. 
• Experience in providing high quality advice on policy proposals and legislative design.  
• Highly-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong constructive culture behaviours.

At QRO you will have opportunities for continued learning, growth and career development. To find out more about working for QRO please see attached candidate information pack.

Please read the role description for more information. You can also contact Jason Mew for further information on jason.mew@treasury.qld.gov.au. We welcome questions and look forward to hearing from you.

Queensland Treasury is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and treating all applicants equitably. This starts with recruitment, including making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process. The methods used in the recruitment for a role may vary, but the sorts of processes used may include: application form, resume and cover letter, online cognitive testing, work test, written response task, assessment centre, in-person or video interview.

We welcome applicants to share with the contact officer any health condition, disability, and/or cultural/linguistic background, so that we may make any necessary adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process.
 
If you are interested in this role - click “Apply” to be redirected to the full advertisement, including role description and contact details.

Applications may remain current for 12 months after the closing date of the vacancy and may be used to fill identical or similar roles.

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.

• AO8 Special Policy Advisor - Working at QRO (Word, 439KB)
  
  
  683789 26 Role Description (Word, 1.15MB)
  
  
  Statement of Authorship Declaration - AO8 Special Policy Advisor (Word, 38KB)