The Strategic Policy Group provides strategic advice, including the development of submissions to Government, to address current and emerging issues relevant to corrective services. Issues relating to the management of offenders are analysed to deliver policies that meet community needs and expectations. Through the exchange of information with other relevant agencies, including international and interstate agencies, the Group optimises policy development and implementation. Additionally, the Group proactively identifies the required future strategic organisational capabilities to ensure QCS is positioned to deliver on its long-term goals.

Job details

This role works collaboratively with a team of policy advisers to develop and implement strategic policies and frameworks, to address trends relevant to corrective services.  In this role you will:

The primary accountabilities of the Principal Advisor role include:

• Develop and implement strategic policies and frameworks for QCS
• Prepare complex submissions and reports, briefing notes, presentations, publications and correspondence for various audiences, including Cabinet, Parliament and the general public.
• Develop advice for the Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners or Commissioner and the Minister in relation to emerging issues, significant policy platforms and legislative amendments proposed by other Government departments.
• Analyse emerging issues relating to offenders and corrective services that may be addressed through policy, legislative or procedural changes.
• Develop QCS policies consistent with the Whole of Government agenda
• Develop and deliver policies that meet community needs and expectations
• Maintain own level of knowledge of legislation, policy and procedures in relation to the management of offenders
• Exchange information with relevant agencies to optimise policy development and implementation consistent with the highest standards of community safety
• Establish and implement protocols and procedures in accordance with relevant legislation
• Develop productive relationships with relevant community agencies to enhance the community's regard for the services QCS can provide
• Negotiate with other Government agencies and key stakeholders as required to ensure the achievement of divisional and departmental priorities and outcomes
• Maintain partnerships between the QCS and other key stakeholders to inform strategic policy development and effectively meet the needs of clients
• Provide high quality reports, submissions and critical analysis on significant and substantive policy issues
• Manage the operational planning process for QCS and coordinate QCS input into the Department's strategic plan
• Ensure appropriate decision making regarding the development and implementation of policies across the QCS
• Initiate, coordinate and project manage activities which deliver clearly specified policy outcome
• Provide high level advice to the Director, Strategic Policy on legislative and policy issues and the options and strategies for managing emerging policy issues

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

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Documents

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• 695026-26-Role Profile (PDF, 286KB)
  
  
  695026-26-Applicant information guide (PDF, 940KB)