The Legal Policy (Disability Reform) branch is comprised of teams that lead strategic policy, legal policy and intergovernmental relations projects & reforms across the human services portfolio with a focus on disability reform. The branch works in close collaboration with other areas in the department, other government agencies & the Australian Government to provide whole of government strategic policy solutions.

The role of Principal Policy Officer will be to:

• lead major projects and reforms, & provide strategic policy advice to achieve the department’s strategic objectives
• coordinate the development, implementation and project management of departmental and whole-of-government strategies and reforms.

This will include supporting delivery of Queensland’s disability reform agenda, including in response to the NDIS Review and the Disability Royal Commission.

Job details

Targeted Vacancy

Opportunity available to current Queensland Government employees only

As a Principal Policy Officer you will:

• Provide high level advice to ensure the efficient, effective and coordinated development of whole of government solutions to complex human services policy issues.
• Provide strategic analysis and advice on complex policy, legislative and/or intergovernmental relations issues.
• Provide leadership and coordination of responses to contribute to achieving identified outcomes.
• Research and advise on contemporary policy and legislative frameworks, based on evidence and best practice locally, nationally and internationally.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships across the department, Queensland Government, nationally and with other stakeholders to ensure identified needs and issues are appropriately reflected in policy, legislation and intergovernmental frameworks.
• Contribute as a member of a policy unit to meet all elements of the work program on time and within budget while building the capacity of team members.
• Contribute to meeting the Cabinet work program, consistent with Government commitments and directions set by the Minister and Director-General, meeting all deadlines and performance 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.

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Two temporary full-time positions available

Documents

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

• 701818-26-Role Profile (Word, 729KB)